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Radiation can also result from a nuclear detonation.
Finally, radiation hazards can result from accidents at a research or medical facility utilizing radiological materials in their processes. The Puget Sound region is not vulnerable to accidents occurring at fixed nuclear facilities because there are no fixed nuclear facilities within a close proximity to residents. The threat of use of a nuclear device by a terrorist group has increased since the breakup of the former Soviet Union. The transfer of weapons grade nuclear material from Russian Republics via the black market in recent years, points to the possibility of a weapon falling into the hands of international terrorists. Puget Sound residents are also vulnerable to accidents occurring at a research or medical facility that uses radiological sources.