As Global Tensions Rise, Experts Discuss Which U.S. Areas May Be Less Exposed in Worst-Case Scenarios – story-veterans.com

At the same time, some studies and models have explored how environmental factors — such as wind patterns and distance from major infrastructure — could influence outcomes in extreme scenarios. Regions farther from heavily concentrated facilities may, in theory, experience lower immediate impact. Still, experts caution against oversimplifying these findings. Real-world conditions would depend on many unpredictable variables, making it difficult to draw firm conclusions about any specific location.