Threat of chemical terrorism in the underground

Abstract

: The paper provides a brief description of the Prague Metro focusing on the potential chemical threats by chemical warfare agents. Detailed evaluation of the possibility of abuse of chemical warfare nerve agents is presented in different conditions in the Prague Metro system as simulated by a TEREX computer program. In conclusion, the results are evaluated by a SWOT analysis referring to many domestic scienti fi c works dedicated to the protection of population against the effects of chemical terrorism.