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Ask HN: What would happen if an EMP were detonated over the United States?
As the title states, what would happen if a large EMP were detonated over the United States so as to disable/destroy non-shielded electrical equipment? Are most things protected from electromagnetic interference, or are we talking full-blown riots across the entire country? What would be affected? Would you be able to use your cell phone? Get money out of your bank account(s)? How bad would it actually be?