# Interactive Bombing Maps Carlos Labs Scary Scenario Maps Lets You Test Virtual Weapons By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-01-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-maps-carlos-labs-releases-diy-scary-scenario References: [good.is](http://www.good.is/?p=14511) Carlos Labs have used [Google Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-map-ai-enhancements-google-maps-update-brings-aipowered-exploration) and data collected over the years to determine how much of a town would vaporize if it were hit with an atomic or nuclear weapon. Note to Homeland Security: this is only a map thingy to mess with, not a plan. Repeat, this is not a plan. You can choose from real world weapons and “Nuke It” and the map displays the carnage. Even the bombs that ended WWII can be displayed, along with the [biggest bomb ever](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-bomb-extreme). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Bombing Maps:** Utilizing virtual technology and mapping software to simulate bombing scenarios for educational and theoretical purposes. - **Disaster Preparedness Planning:** Using interactive maps to plan for potential disasters, both natural and human-caused. - **Geospatial Data Visualization:** Creating 3D visualizations of geospatial data to better understand potential risks and threats. ### Who This Affects Most - **Defense and Military:** Developing interactive maps for training, simulation, and strategic planning purposes. - **Emergency Management:** Implementing interactive mapping software to prepare for and respond to potential disasters. - **Travel and Tourism:** Using interactive maps to provide educational and historical context for popular travel destinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Historical Mapping Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timemap.md) - [Digital Urban Replica Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realitymaps.md) - [Global Location Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthguessr.md) - [Firearm Policy Mapping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-gun-zones-map-tool.md) - [To-Scale Interactive Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-size-of-countries.md) - [Historical Mapping Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastmaps.md) - [AR-Based Map Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-1.md) - [Geography Guessing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topoguesser.md) - [Paranormal Mapping Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-town1.md)