Radiological terrorism involves the use of radioactive materials to cause harm or fear among the public. This can include the detonation of a dirty bomb, which combines conventional explosives with radioactive substances, spreading contamination over a wide area. The primary goal is to instill panic and disrupt society rather than to cause mass casualties. Such acts can have severe psychological and economic impacts, as people may fear exposure to radiation. Governments and organizations work to prevent radiological terrorism through security measures, monitoring of radioactive materials, and public education about the risks and responses to potential incidents.