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A Time-Lapse Map of Every Nuclear Explosion Since 1945 (Original Post)
FarCenter
Feb 2013
OP
The extent of this testing, considering its known adverse impact on the environment,
indepat
Feb 2013
#17
brooklynite
(94,713 posts)1. Nothing from North Korea?
FarCenter
(19,429 posts)3. This is actually through 1998.
DreamGypsy
(2,252 posts)5. At the closing the video, there is a note about the source of the data...
...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.
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.
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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.
KansDem
(28,498 posts)2. Classic case of "My MIC's bigger than yours!"
That was mind-boggling!
Thanks for posting!
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zappaman
(20,606 posts)4. Stunning
DU rec and kick!
libtodeath
(2,888 posts)6. I cant imagine the destruction that we did with our testing.
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
You've got to wonder what possible effect this might have had on our climate.
OldDem2012
(3,526 posts)8. I had no idea the number was that high....wow. nt.
progressoid
(49,996 posts)9. USA! USA! USA!
OldDem2012
(3,526 posts)10. Nevada National Security Site....
FarCenter
(19,429 posts)11. Thanks -- I grew up in one of the 4-6 rad counties.
Blanks
(4,835 posts)13. It's interesting how close that is to the election map.
The higher your level of radiation exposure; the more likely your area is to elect a republican.
Avalux
(35,015 posts)12. We win, I guess.
Whatever that means.....
woo me with science
(32,139 posts)14. Department of "Defense." nt
marions ghost
(19,841 posts)15. So stupid
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thank you for the excellent map. it's mesmerizing--not in a good way....
bernynhel
(63 posts)16. That's IT???? Pfffffffft!
indepat
(20,899 posts)17. The extent of this testing, considering its known adverse impact on the environment,
is surely a testament to the colossal short-sightedness, arrogance, and stupidity of man.