Exclusion Zone

An exclusion zone (otherwise known as a ground zero or no man's land) is a large area of land in the wasteland where high amounts of radioactive particles are let loose in the environment. Creatures within an exclusion zone without proper radioactive protection suffer near-immediate effects, such as radiation poisoning, radiation burns, and even wasteland madness. Exclusion zones typically consist of the focal point of past nuclear explosions, as well nearby nuclear power plants that suffered meltdowns.