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A Time-Lapse Map of Every Nuclear Explosion Since 1945 (Original Post) FarCenter Feb 2013 OP
Nothing from North Korea? brooklynite Feb 2013 #1
This is actually through 1998. FarCenter Feb 2013 #3
At the closing the video, there is a note about the source of the data... DreamGypsy Feb 2013 #5
Classic case of "My MIC's bigger than yours!" KansDem Feb 2013 #2
Stunning zappaman Feb 2013 #4
I cant imagine the destruction that we did with our testing. libtodeath Feb 2013 #6
Excellent representation ellisonz Feb 2013 #7
I had no idea the number was that high....wow. nt. OldDem2012 Feb 2013 #8
USA! USA! USA! progressoid Feb 2013 #9
Nevada National Security Site.... OldDem2012 Feb 2013 #10
Thanks -- I grew up in one of the 4-6 rad counties. FarCenter Feb 2013 #11
It's interesting how close that is to the election map. Blanks Feb 2013 #13
We win, I guess. Avalux Feb 2013 #12
Department of "Defense." nt woo me with science Feb 2013 #14
So stupid marions ghost Feb 2013 #15
That's IT???? Pfffffffft! bernynhel Feb 2013 #16
The extent of this testing, considering its known adverse impact on the environment, indepat Feb 2013 #17

DreamGypsy

(2,252 posts)
5. At the closing the video, there is a note about the source of the data...
Tue Feb 12, 2013, 04:32 PM
Feb 2013

...which is from 1945 to 1998.

Here's a relevant portion of the North Korea nuclear tests: timeline from The Telegraph:

<snip>

September 19, 2005 – North Korea agrees to a preliminary accord under the renewed six-party talks that it would scrap all existing nuclear weapons and nuclear production facilities, rejoin the NPT and allow IAEA inspectors to return.

October 2, 2006 – North Korean foreign minister announces that the country will conduct a nuclear test.

October 9, 2006 – North Korea detonates a nuclear device with an estimated explosive force of less than one kiloton. China, which had reportedly attempted to convince the regime not to go ahead with the test, was given a 20 minute warning and flashed an emergency alert to Washington.

October 11, 2006 – The United Nations Security Council imposes new sanctions on the already isolated regime.

May 25, 2009 – North Korea detonates a second nuclear device and launches a number of short-range surface-to-air missiles. The yield of the test was put at close to 5 kilotons. The nuclear test was condemned by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organisation, the European Union, the Holy See, Nato, the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the UN Security Council, which passed Resolution 1874 that tightened sanctions on the country.

<snip>

February 12, 2013 – An underground explosion at North Korea's Punngye-ri nuclear test site is detected, with experts estimating the size of the blast at between 6 and 7 kilotons.

libtodeath

(2,888 posts)
6. I cant imagine the destruction that we did with our testing.
Tue Feb 12, 2013, 04:34 PM
Feb 2013

Imagine all those blasts concentrated on the one area.
Not to mention th dollars spent to do it.

ellisonz

(27,711 posts)
7. Excellent representation
Tue Feb 12, 2013, 04:34 PM
Feb 2013

You've got to wonder what possible effect this might have had on our climate.

Blanks

(4,835 posts)
13. It's interesting how close that is to the election map.
Tue Feb 12, 2013, 06:47 PM
Feb 2013

The higher your level of radiation exposure; the more likely your area is to elect a republican.

indepat

(20,899 posts)
17. The extent of this testing, considering its known adverse impact on the environment,
Tue Feb 12, 2013, 07:39 PM
Feb 2013

is surely a testament to the colossal short-sightedness, arrogance, and stupidity of man.

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