Some scientists, such as Alan Robock, have speculated that a thermonuclear war could result in the end of modern civilization on Earth, in part due to a long-lasting nuclear winter.
Beberapa ilmuwan, seperti Alan Robock, berkesimpulan bahwa perang termonuklir akan mengakibatkan berakhirnya peradaban modern di Bumi, sebagian karena musim dingin nuklir yang berlangsung lama.