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Subject: Iranian earthquakes the result of a nuclear weapons test
smitty237    11/1/2008 10:32:31 PM
Some experts are claiming that the recent earthquakes in Iran are the result of a successful underground Iranian nuclear weapons test. I'll try to send the link.
 
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smitty237    Link   11/1/2008 10:37:35 PM
Ok, I don't know how to post a link, so you'll have to cut and paste it to your browser.  If someone smarter than me knows how to post it be my guest. 
 
 
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smitty237    dammit   11/1/2008 10:38:34 PM
 
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smitty237    For the love of.... I'll do it the hard way   11/1/2008 10:42:44 PM

http://api.ning.com/files/mzku4WwcXCKLvSPJoWigyII4grZ*p1NfG9OKLdp7nfplilGOL7-BK0ESlgcr54t0pBS3IfWHJy-T88LIz9OAFu68pDmEwfzt/mapoftest.jpg" alt="" />Israel Insider exclusively reports that a seismic event this weekend in southern Iran may in fact have been a massive underground nuclear bomb test. According to the USGS, the tremor measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale took place Saturday night, October 25 just before midnight Iran time, with its epicenter at 26.70°N, 55.02°E, just north of the strategic straits of Hormuz, opposite Abu Dhabi.
Zoomable map source: Google Maps.

The claim that the tremor was in fact a nuclear test came from an Iranian nuclear scientist who claims to be working in uranium enrichment for the project. A report published by Israel Insider on Friday, October 24 included a captionless map that portrayed the area of the seismic event that occurred the following night, based on location information previously provided by the Iranian source.

Israel Insider's source reports that the test is in fact the second in a series. A 4.8 Richter scale event occurred on October 21 with an epicenter (26.70N, 54.96E) within 5 km (3 miles) of the October 25 tremor.

Israeli and foreign sources have long speculated that Iran has been in possession of ready nuclear bombs but would only begin testing them when a full production line for nuclear weapons is in place.

The source indicated that Iran is being assisted by China and North Korea. Israel Insider's Iranian source reports that two "nuclear rockets" have been completed and are intended for use against the Jewish State in the coming months.

The site of the test and the development facility are believed to be in close proximity. The location appears to have been carefully selected. The area is exposed to significant seismic activity, which could serve to mask nuclear tests, although the recent spike in activity in that specific area significantly deviates from historical trends. A tremor measuring 6.2 struck the area on September 10, 2008 (its epicenter was 80km or 50 miles due west), the largest seismic event in the area in more than 33 years.

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Source and additional data:USGS


The location on the Persian Gulf near the straits of Hormuz would also facilitate delivery and transport of material and personnel. the strategic importance of the immediate area may also be intended to deter potential strikes against the facilities, which could close down the flow of a substantial percentage of the world's oil.

 
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warpig       11/2/2008 3:46:49 AM
Hmmm, seems to me that Israel Insider just joined DEBKa in terms of reliability of information....  ;-)
 
 
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Shirrush       11/2/2008 1:03:18 PM
Well, debka.co.il is keeping mum on the subject so far. They have been improving lately, and have shed their National Enquirer enthusiasm. They still need to be taken with a pallet of Dead Sea salt though.
 
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