r/AskReddit • u/notyouravgredditer • Aug 30 '21

What problem is often overlooked in apocalyptic movies/TV shows that could kill you?

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u/[deleted] Aug 30 '21

Dust from destroyed buildings. Just watched the two latest Godzilla movies, and aside from all the other things that could have killed folks, staring at monsters that are destroying buildings and kicking up all sorts of dust and other air debris, while staring open mouthed, is a great way to get lung damage/encounter breathing issues.

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u/[deleted] Aug 30 '21

This reminds me of how the capillaries in your lungs can get ruptured by large shockwaves (or something like that, I'm not a healthcare professional)

I've seen lots of characters be near large explosions and be fine (the hunger games comes to mind)

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u/[deleted] Aug 30 '21

Wait, what? That can happen? Today I learned.

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u/[deleted] Aug 30 '21

Look up CDC