What are the dangers of the dirty bomb?
The primary danger from a dirty bomb containing a low-level radioactive source would be the blast itself. Gauging how much radiation might be present is difficult when the source of the radiation is unknown. However, at the levels created by most sources, there would not be enough radiation in a dirty bomb to cause severe illness from exposure to radiation. Certain radioactive materials dispersed in the air could contaminate several city blocks, create fear and require costly cleanup.
