As tension continues to escalate in the Middle East, numerous people are beginning to worry about the possibility of a World War, with many questioningwhere the safest places to take shelter are situated. However, if theUKever experienced a nuclear explosion, there are some things you need to understand that could help to preserve your life.

Whilst nobody knows precisely how the war is going to unfold after PresidentDonald Trumpconfirmed theUSis collaborating withIsraelin an attempt to toppleIran's current regime, some are starting to fear the possibility ofWorld War 3(WW3). Perhaps this is why people have been circulating survival techniques and strategies that could help you to survive if conflict was ever to reach the UK.

As circumstances remain unstable in theMiddle East, it's only natural to consider how the conflict is likely to affect the rest of the world. Recently, it wassaid the war in Iran could take some time to ease.

A man recently posted a tip online even before the war erupted, and his guidance is actually accurate. As it happens, many could make a significant error if a nuclear explosion was to take place, and it could just cost them their lives.

In the clip, he said: "If there is ever a nuclear event, the only thing you ever need to do is get indoors ok. If you can survive the initial blast, the only thing that should be on your mind is get indoors, into a basement, as far into the ground as possible.

"You need to stay there for 72 hours. The radiation dissipates quickly, but you need to stay there for two to three days."

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He continued: "90% of the radiation goes away after the first 24 hours, but a lot of people die after a nuclear event trying to flee the scene. If you can see the flash, if you can feel the shockwave, you are too close.

"You need to get indoors. You only have 15 minutes before the radiation starts coming down from the sky and killing you."

If you can swiftly get indoors, and remain there for 72 hours following a nuclear event, it's more probable you'll survive. There are several other guidelines you need to adhere to as well.

Source: Daily Express :: World Feed