Doomsday preppers rush to ‘nuclear-proof’ valuables with metal that ‘can survive almost anything’ amid WW3 fears

Doomsday preppers rush to protect their valuables as global tensions rise and fears of World War III mount.

Google searches for how to survive a nuclear bomb have increased in recent days as the war between Russia and Ukraine enters its third year, and talks on a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas falter.

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Sarah Day, storage solutions expert from Pay Less for Storage, has put together a list of the best nuclear-proof storage boxes that Armageddon preppers can use to safely secure valuables.

“Keeping your important possessions safe from a nuclear explosion means you will need to store them in something made of a material that can withstand extreme heat, enormous amounts of pressure, and of course, radiation,” Day said.

“Although it is realistically unlikely that anything in the epicenter of the explosion would survive, there are materials that have a greater chance of sustaining a nuclear bomb if placed further away.

“This is your best bet to ensure that your passport, Pokemon cards, or anything you hold dear is likely to make it.”

“Anti-nuclear” material.

First on Day's list is tungsten, which the expert considers the “hardest.”

“This dense metal can survive almost anything you throw at it,” Day said.

“Its extremely high melting point (over 3,400°C) and resistance to radiation make it the ideal material for a safe or secure box.”

But fear not if you can't get your hands on tungsten.

Number two on today's list is “lightweight and durable” titanium.

“Titanium is great if you want something that is explosion-proof and portable,” the expert said.

“It is resistant to heat, corrosion and chemical attacks, making it a strong choice for nuclear-resistant containers.”

Third on the list is ceramic, which Day suggests is “incredibly heat-resistant and won't melt.”

“In fact, intact ceramic vessels have been found in Pompeii,” Day said.

“It is also immune to radiation and will not decompose or disintegrate.

“However, it is not robust in extremely cold conditions and may not be able to survive the nuclear winter that follows an explosion.”

Number four is regular stainless steel – although it's not as strong as tungsten or titanium, the expert considers the material a “stronger and easier-to-obtain choice”.

“Prefabricated stainless steel safes and safes can be purchased cheaply and easily online or at hardware stores,” Day added.

“Its high melting point gives it a good chance of keeping your valuables safe.”

And last on the list is lead.

“Lead is excellent at withstanding radiation,” the expert said.

“But it must be thick enough to provide proper protection.

“Unfortunately, it melts at a relatively low temperature, so you would need to combine it with another material and use it as a lead lining to shield additional radiation.”