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Terrorism Home • Terrorism Basics • VDEM Terrorism Toolkit
Q: What are weapons of mass destruction?
A: Some of the weapons used by terrorists are known as weapons of mass destruction, because they have the potential to cause great harm over a large area.
Q: What weapons of mass destruction can terrorists use?
A: Terrorist attacks can take several forms, depending on the technological means available to the terrorist, the nature of the political issue motivating the attack, and the points of weakness of the terrorist's target.
The range of weapons a terrorist might use includes:
Q: What weapons of mass destruction have terrorists used?
A: Bombings are the most frequently used terrorist method in the U.S. Some chemical and biological agents have been used against civilians by terrorists.
Q: What potential harm do weapons of mass destruction carry?
A: These weapons may cause mass casualties or they may disrupt the economy causing mass hysteria and hardship.