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In 1945, the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan, and there was not a single living thing within 500 meters, which is a reminder of how terrible nuclear war can be, and it also makes us cherish peace even more.
In recent years, geopolitical risks such as the unstable situation in the Middle East and the Russia-Ukraine conflict have increased uncertainty, and many countries have nuclear weapons in order to protect themselves.
As the saying goes, you can't have the heart to harm others, and you can't have the heart to prevent people.
Powerful nuclear weapons not only threaten hard-won peace, but also affect the lives of countless ordinary people.
But there are six places in China that can protect ordinary people in the event of a nuclear war, and this is common sense that must be understood.
1. Subway station
As an old industrial country, the world's first subway appeared in London, England in the 19th century.
At the time, this was a huge undertaking, with conditions and speeds far exceeding those of other conventional means of transportation.
The mainland did not propose the construction of subways until the 20th century, when the country began to implement its first five-year plan.
At that time, China was in ruins, and the construction of railways was very expensive for China, and the common people could not use it in ordinary times, so the state decided to build railways precisely for national defense considerations.
The use of the subway as an escape from war and nuclear weapons was inspired by the Soviet Union, and it was because of the subway that Soviet citizens were spared the ravages of artillery fire.
After many efforts, the construction of the first railway "07" project in the mainland officially began.
The depth of the mainland subway is generally about 15 meters underground, which is enough to withstand ordinary artillery shells.
Countries also built the subway in the hope that it could serve as an air-raid shelter, and even took into account the anti-nuclear function when it was built, with a depth of more than 50 meters, and exaggerated more than 100 meters.
The key to the convenience and brightness of the subway we see now is that it is made entirely of reinforced concrete.
There is no waste of space on the subway, and people come and go every day, which requires the subway to be sturdy.
In addition, the subway infrastructure is very complete, and the city is connected by various lines, so it is easy to communicate and communicate, not only to protect the people in wartime, but also to command the battlefield.
2. Air-raid shelters
Unlike the transportation function of the subway, the bomb shelter was created to escape the flames of war and nuclear weapons, and protected countless lives during the Anti-Japanese War.
The interior of the bomb shelter is similar to the current tunnel, which is semi-circular, not only used to hide people, but also used to store food and ensure food security.
From the late 60s to the early 70s of the 20th century, the mainland built civil air defense projects under the slogan of "digging deep holes, accumulating grain, and not seeking hegemony," forming a crisscrossing of air-raid shelters.
At that time, the construction of bomb shelters was based on strategic considerations, for their own security considerations, and as the international situation became more and more stable, these bomb shelters evolved into underground cities.
Beijing, Shijiazhuang, Zhengzhou, Wuhan and other cities along the Beijing-Guangzhou route in the north have bomb shelters converted into underground cities, which provide entertainment, dining and shopping services for local residents.
In the event of a nuclear war, bomb shelters should be the safest place.
Although it is an artificially dug cave, the interior will be made of solid granite and reinforced concrete.
These three words, which we rarely hear now, come in handy once a nuclear war breaks out, performing functions such as concealment of disaster victims, operational command and medical services.
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3. Underground garage
Subway stations and bomb shelters are not available everywhere, they are more common in provincial capitals and developed areas, and underground garages can be found everywhere in shopping malls, residential areas and other places.
Whether it is a megacity that accommodates tens of millions of people or an inconspicuous small county town, planning underground parking lots is necessary and necessary infrastructure.
Moreover, the underground parking lot is encouraged by the government to build, the cost is smaller than the subway and air-raid shelter, some squares, parks, scenic spots and commercial buildings are equipped with underground parking lots, which is the best emergency shelter.
When there is no air-raid shelter and subway station, the underground garage can also block the heat from the outbreak of nuclear weapons, and play a role in shock absorption and protection.
Although the underground garage is not built for national defense, its two most important functions are ventilation and lighting.
There are a lot of pillars to support inside, and the area is large enough to accommodate a lot of people.
The ventilation system can exhaust the exhaust gases of the combustion of the vehicle in peacetime, and can ensure the internal air circulation in the event of a nuclear war, creating a better hiding environment for people.
Lighting should be the basic condition for people to hide, and the light can reduce people's panic psychology to a certain extent, and avoid chaos and stampede.
Although the resources of air-raid shelters and subways on the mainland are unevenly distributed, there is no need for many small counties and towns to spend huge sums of money on civil air defense projects that are not commonly used.
In the event of a nuclear war, they suffered relatively little damage, and people could take refuge in underground parking lots as a last resort.
4. Northwest Territories
The first three are artificially built shelters by the government, but in fact there are three natural shelters in China that can protect local residents in times of crisis, the first being the northwest region.
The northwest region includes the five provinces of Ningxia, Xinjiang, Shaanxi, Gansu and Qinghai, which are not only deeply landlocked, but also occupy 32% of China's territory.
The northwest region occupies a large area, and the terrain is also very complex, including basins, mountains, deserts and other terrain landforms, belonging to the temperate continental climate, and there is little rain throughout the year, so the population is relatively sparse.
The Tianshan Mountains and the Kunlun Mountains are both natural barriers in the northwest region, and there are many naturally formed caves in the mountains for people to hide.
Trees and mountains can act as a buffer, and artillery fire may not hurt the local people.
Moreover, the northwest region is mainly dominated by resource-based industries and traditional agriculture, and if manpower is preserved, there will be a chance to start again in the future, and the blow to the economy will be relatively small.
Strategically speaking, the northwest is not suitable for the main target and focus of attack, and it has therefore become an excellent hiding place.
The northwest region has also become an important base for the development and testing of nuclear weapons on the mainland, and China's first atomic bomb and hydrogen bomb were successfully exploded in the northwest, which shows how concealed it is.
It is precisely because the northwest region is safe enough that the mainland's Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center was also built in the northwest, launching a total of 90 satellites and sending 10 astronauts into space.
V. Sichuan Basin
The Sichuan Basin is one of the four major basins in the mainland, showing the topographic characteristics of low in the middle and high in the surrounding area, not only rich in mineral resources, but also has fertile soil, known as the "land of abundance".
The Sichuan Basin is located in the southwest region, which is relatively remote, and its location and natural barriers such as mountains keep it out of the target, and the remoteness and mountainous areas have become its advantage.
Lush trees are not only a resource to feed the locals, but also reduce nuclear radiation, and it is difficult for artillery fire to have a substantial impact on the local area.
In addition, the Sichuan Basin has another advantage in the event of a nuclear war, that is, it provides food for the people.
Once a nuclear war breaks out, people will not only have a place to hide, but also need to feed themselves.
The tributaries of the Yangtze River, the Min River and the Jialing River, all flow through the Sichuan Basin, bringing abundant water resources to the local area, coupled with the development of local agriculture, which is more than enough to feed the locals.
In fact, as long as it has the same characteristics as the Sichuan Basin, it can become a protection center, and Guizhou, Yunnan and other mountainous areas with many forests can block artillery fire.
However, the strategic location of the southwest region is very important, and the locals have to disperse and avoid large gatherings to reduce casualties.
The natural caves in the mountains and the difficult terrain can keep the people safe for a while, but they are not suitable for a long stay because they are at risk of collapsing during heavy rains and mudslides.
In addition to relying on the protection of natural resources, local people can also build basements in their homes to store some daily necessities in case of emergency.
6. Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is known as the "roof of the world", and the extreme climate and complex terrain are daunting, so the population is relatively sparse, and it is also a natural barrier.
The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is one of the most important natural resources on the mainland, and is the birthplace of many rivers, which many people visit every year.
The Tibetan Plateau, which is between 3,000 and 5,000 meters above sea level, not only single-handedly blocks the heat wave from the south, but also stops the spread of nuclear radiation.
The top of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is covered by wind and snow, and there is a danger of avalanche if you are not careful, which can be said to injure the enemy by 1,000 and self-damage by 800.
It does not generally become the center of a nuclear war, and the locals can hide in peace.
The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is too cold and the ultraviolet rays are too strong for ordinary people to tolerate the local climate.
Compared with the above five places, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is the least suitable for hiding.
After the outbreak of nuclear war, the residents could not resist the severe cold and quickly go up the mountain to avoid danger, but we should not take chances and blindly believe that the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau could become a safe haven for nuclear war.
Therefore, the local government can protect the local residents by building air-raid shelters and basements, notify the residents in advance to prepare when the disaster comes, and provide the most professional safety guidance for the locals.
In addition to the government's efforts, local residents should always be prepared with necessities such as water, medicine and food, as well as tools for daily communication.
These six places are shelters that people can choose from in the event of a nuclear war.
Among them, the Northwest China, the Sichuan Basin and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau all rely on location and topographical advantages to win, and are not universal.
However, the underground garage is very flexible, and some small counties in the central and western regions and some small counties in the east can both increase infrastructure and achieve protection.
epilogue
Nuclear war is terrible, and the world is maintaining a fragile peace to avoid it, but geopolitical risks, energy crises, and trade frictions between countries have strained relations between major powers.
Nuclear weapons are developed to protect oneself and end up being used to threaten others.
Both large and marginal countries should know that weapons are used to protect the weak and maintain peace.
Occasionally, there is talk of a "third world war" on the Internet, and the war is ultimately about balancing resources, and containment becomes very important.
China's bomb shelters have finally been transformed from shelters into bustling dungeons over the decades, and subways and underground parking lots should also play a role in infrastructure, common sense that ordinary people want to remember but never use.
Reference Sources:
Baidu Encyclopedia
Tonight News 2020.1.10 "The Birth of the First Subway in the World Mountain"
China Youth Network 2018.8.29 "China Metro, Born and Raised, Going to the World"
Guizhou Provincial National Defense Mobilization Office 2023.10.16 "70 Years of Changes in Air Raid Shelters: It Is an "Underground City" and an "Underground Great Wall""