If other countries have the technology to launch an EMP...?

Question

Ten miles off of our shores, and I heard it was legal for them to get this close to our shores, then why aren't we doing more to change international laws so that our country can be protected? It seems as if the big shots in the White House are not even interested in protecting the American people! I have heard that this technology has the ability to knock out the power for a long time coast to coast. Is this true?

Why couldn't nations extend their international rights to like one hundred miles off shore instead of 10 miles?

Answer 1

10 Miles isn't going to stop anyone, and neither will reform. With international ballistic missile platforms almost anyone can launch an EMP detonated a few miles above U.S.A. and destroy almost all technology.

We do have a 3 state missile interception system though, which would indeed help counter the threat on a long, medium, and short range field.

Answer 2

From what I understand about this is it needs to be exploded in the ionosphere, which will produce a magnetic pulse that will disrupt power and communications. I believe this can be launched farther than just 10 miles out. About the only good 10 miles does is maybe we can see who is out there. 100 miles would be better as far as an invasion, but I doubt it would do little to protect the US from any missiles.

Answer 3

It is possible for someone to detonate an EMP over the U.S. but the only thing we can do about it is set up missile interceptors.

Besides there are not many countries with nuclear weapons that can reach that altitude (100-300mi)
Russia still knows where theirs are, right?

Answer 4

An EMP (electromagnetic pulse) can knock out any operating electrical circuitry. Good thing we don't use much electronics.

Oh, wait.

A weapon like that? Much like a straight nuke, a treaty doesn't really matter if someone wants to launch it.