### Question
How does the law define EMP?


### Answer
Under *6 U.S.C. § 101*, **EMP** is defined as:

> an electromagnetic pulse caused by a nuclear device or nonnuclear device, including such a pulse caused by an act of terrorism

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION**

