freefalldolphin 0 #1 February 12, 2013 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/northkorea/9864069/North-Korea-confirms-successful-nuclear-test.html QuoteThe North Korean regime said it had "successfully" detonated a miniaturised nuclear device with "greater explosive force" in an underground test. "A third nuclear test has been successfully staged," the state-run Korean Central News agency said. "The nuclear test was conducted as part of measures to protect our national security and sovereignty against the reckless hostility of the United States that violated our republic's right for a peaceful satellite launch," KCNA said. The confirmation came after monitors in Seoul, Japan and the US detected an "artificial quake" at 11:57am Korean time (02:57 GMT). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #2 February 12, 2013 I guess all the ball tickling and appeasement we did at the negotiations table paid off! "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvoitus 1 #3 February 12, 2013 Has there ever been an independent outside verification that these tests were actual nuclear events? Considering how insane the folks at NK are I wouldn't be surprised if they just hauled 7 tons of dynamite into a cave and detonated it to create a seismic event to impress and intimidate all the monitoring countries.Your rights end where my feelings begin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #4 February 12, 2013 QuoteHas there ever been an independent outside verification that these tests were actual nuclear events? Considering how insane the folks at NK are I wouldn't be surprised if they just hauled 7 tons of dynamite into a cave and detonated it to create a seismic event to impress and intimidate all the monitoring countries. I think the seismic "signature" of a nuclear detonation is different than a chemical explosion. Also, they would have to haul dynamite in the thousands of tons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #5 February 12, 2013 QuoteQuoteHas there ever been an independent outside verification that these tests were actual nuclear events? Considering how insane the folks at NK are I wouldn't be surprised if they just hauled 7 tons of dynamite into a cave and detonated it to create a seismic event to impress and intimidate all the monitoring countries. I think the seismic "signature" of a nuclear detonation is different than a chemical explosion. Also, they would have to haul dynamite in the thousands of tons. gasp! so THAT'S what a "kiloton" is. Doh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OHCHUTE 0 #6 February 12, 2013 DOD loves this. More excuse to build more aircraft carriers. "The world is a dangerous place. We need more defenses." If Korea had half a brain they'd open up their slave labor to China. We'd get cheaper goods at WalMart. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #7 February 12, 2013 Quote I guess all the ball tickling and appeasement we did at the negotiations table paid off! Not to worry; it's not like they've got big rockets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #8 February 12, 2013 QuoteQuoteQuoteHas there ever been an independent outside verification that these tests were actual nuclear events? Considering how insane the folks at NK are I wouldn't be surprised if they just hauled 7 tons of dynamite into a cave and detonated it to create a seismic event to impress and intimidate all the monitoring countries. I think the seismic "signature" of a nuclear detonation is different than a chemical explosion. Also, they would have to haul dynamite in the thousands of tons. gasp! so THAT'S what a "kiloton" is. Doh! This might help you a little. Easy instructions with very few big words. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #9 February 12, 2013 Quote Quote I guess all the ball tickling and appeasement we did at the negotiations table paid off! Not to worry; it's not like they've got big rockets. And we can shoot them down too. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #10 February 12, 2013 Quote Quote Quote I guess all the ball tickling and appeasement we did at the negotiations table paid off! Not to worry; it's not like they've got big rockets. And we can shoot them down too. Yup, with my hand-held M2. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #11 February 12, 2013 Quote DOD loves this. More excuse to build more aircraft carriers. "The world is a dangerous place. We need more defenses." Agreed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #12 February 12, 2013 QuoteQuoteHas there ever been an independent outside verification that these tests were actual nuclear events? Considering how insane the folks at NK are I wouldn't be surprised if they just hauled 7 tons of dynamite into a cave and detonated it to create a seismic event to impress and intimidate all the monitoring countries. I think the seismic "signature" of a nuclear detonation is different than a chemical explosion. Also, they would have to haul dynamite in the thousands of tons. Why isn't the DoD confirming it. They've got satellites designed to detect gamma ray bursts coming from these explosions. Or do underground tests absorb these? My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
killler 2 #13 February 12, 2013 If I remember right, It takes a few days to get the atomic particles that are released... Then they can tell the type U-235 or a P-239... Killler... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #14 February 12, 2013 Quote I guess all the ball tickling and appeasement we did at the negotiations table paid off! Thats why they have done it, they're a one trick pony. Make boom boom and the US will give them goodies to stop them from doing it again. Like a naughty kid they wait until they are being ignored and act up in hopes of more goodies. This time they've screwed up by making China look weak by ignoring them... Hmm mistake me thinks.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #15 February 12, 2013 Quote DOD loves this. More excuse to build more aircraft carriers. "The world is a dangerous place. We need more defenses." If Korea had half a brain they'd open up their slave labor to China. We'd get cheaper goods at WalMart. About as much use value as offering Saudi Arabia sand.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #16 February 12, 2013 They’ve got China by the balls, too. The last thing China wants is a few million North Korean refugees coming across their border and leaving them to deal with it. It would make the Muriel Boatlift look like a school recess. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,564 #17 February 12, 2013 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteHas there ever been an independent outside verification that these tests were actual nuclear events? Considering how insane the folks at NK are I wouldn't be surprised if they just hauled 7 tons of dynamite into a cave and detonated it to create a seismic event to impress and intimidate all the monitoring countries. I think the seismic "signature" of a nuclear detonation is different than a chemical explosion. Also, they would have to haul dynamite in the thousands of tons. gasp! so THAT'S what a "kiloton" is. Doh! This might help you a little. Easy instructions with very few big words. That is the most amazing thing I've ever seen on the internet. How did we ever cope before computers?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,108 #18 February 12, 2013 QuoteQuoteHas there ever been an independent outside verification that these tests were actual nuclear events? Considering how insane the folks at NK are I wouldn't be surprised if they just hauled 7 tons of dynamite into a cave and detonated it to create a seismic event to impress and intimidate all the monitoring countries. I think the seismic "signature" of a nuclear detonation is different than a chemical explosion. Also, they would have to haul dynamite in the thousands of tons. South Korean Defense Ministry estimate of yield is six to seven kilotons.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 858 #19 February 12, 2013 @ 4.9 or 5.1? I keep seeing both numbers thrown around - just curious. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #20 February 12, 2013 This must be embarrassing for Iran. While they are still photoshopping model airplanes, NK is actually testing nukes?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueblur 0 #21 February 12, 2013 Quote@ 4.9 or 5.1? I keep seeing both numbers thrown around - just curious. I believe that was the magnitude of the detected quake.In every man's life he will be allotted one good woman and one good dog. That's all you get, so appreciate them while the time you have with them lasts. - RiggerLee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #22 February 12, 2013 Quote This must be embarrassing for Iran. While they are still photoshopping model airplanes, NK is actually testing nukes? When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
