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52. What Caused Radiation Spike in North West China

Wed Apr 25, 2018, 11:53 AM

Apr 2018

Radiation levels in a Chinese city nearly 2,000km from a North Korean nuclear test site spiked following Pyongyang’s latest and most powerful nuclear weapons test in September, according to Chinese scientists.

However, the spike in iodine-129 levels Xian was probably not related to the detonation of a 100-kilotonne hydrogen bomb in a tunnel at the Punggye-ri nuclear test site on September 3 and was more likely to have originated in Europe, they said.

The spike was recently declassified by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, prompting heated discussion among researchers about its possible cause, with some disputing the Europe theory.

From September 3 to 11, levels of iodine-129 in Xian, capital of Shaanxi province in northwestern China, jumped to at least 4.5 times the average, according to readings picked up by instruments at the academy’s Institute of Earth Environment, which is based in the city.

http://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/2125448/what-caused-radiation-spike-xian-north-korean-blast-european

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'ENVIRONMENTAL CATASTROPHE' North Korea's Nuclear Test Site Has 'Collapsed' [View all] DonViejo Apr 2018 OP

Well, this is not good. AllyCat Apr 2018 #1

This was pretty much guessed last fall Blue_Adept Apr 2018 #2

Really depressing and goes to show just how much concern and respect for the ... SWBTATTReg Apr 2018 #6

For a sobering look at US nuke testing, yonder Apr 2018 #11

Wow, that's fascinating PJMcK Apr 2018 #31

We've exploded nukes in the atmosphere... blugbox Apr 2018 #24

In the early 60's our elementary school teacher warned us not to eat the snow because it was Nitram Apr 2018 #57

It's worth posting this graphic again MountCleaners Apr 2018 #59

Not dump! SCVDem Apr 2018 #3

Very good.. mountain grammy Apr 2018 #19

I'll chip in for the airline ticket. usaf-vet Apr 2018 #30

Perhaps the head of the EPA ought to accompany him. forgotmylogin Apr 2018 #36

A "glowing" report and a chunk of Trinitite lagomorph777 Apr 2018 #45

Another link if you can't get to WSJ Phoenix61 Apr 2018 #4

dear leader's curious about face explained? yonder Apr 2018 #9

I hope 45 can infer this as an answer to forgotmylogin Apr 2018 #37

Thanks for that mountain grammy Apr 2018 #21

Thank you Phoenix 61 True Blue American Apr 2018 #41

Phoenix True Blue American Apr 2018 #43

No, I didn't find this wonderful Phoenix61 Apr 2018 #46

Well, glad to know True Blue American Apr 2018 #49

Holy crap. More gigantic living nightmares caused by little men. Guilded Lilly Apr 2018 #5

Surprise, surprise Achilleaze Apr 2018 #7

Well, at least we have Hanford. nt End Of The Road Apr 2018 #18

A more likely reason for suspending your nuclear program than Trump's negotiating skills... brooklynite Apr 2018 #8

But I thought all the credit was Pompeo's! LOL Native Apr 2018 #14

My guess is that China put its foot down - very firmly. KY_EnviroGuy Apr 2018 #10

Yep. The Chinese read him the riot act dalton99a Apr 2018 #22

That would explain the 1st time train trip to China that he took last month. -nt poboy2 Apr 2018 #26

Does it ever True Blue American Apr 2018 #42

Thanks for posting...nt SWBTATTReg Apr 2018 #39

'The breakdown created a 'chimney' that could allow fallout to rise into the air' dalton99a Apr 2018 #12

I have been wondering when this would be remembered. yellerpup Apr 2018 #13

So rtracey Apr 2018 #15

You said it! True Blue American Apr 2018 #51

Totally honourable, though. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2018 #16

So.. let me get this straight. Turbineguy Apr 2018 #17

Cloverfield! Renew Deal Apr 2018 #20

So I guess this is the REAL reason their nuclear program is on hold Dopers_Greed Apr 2018 #23

No, Trump will take credit for the collapse too. dem4decades Apr 2018 #25

+1. "The North Korea mountain fell down because of me!" dalton99a Apr 2018 #27

Nothing is on hold Mad_Mongol Apr 2018 #29

I wonder what it did to underground acquifers and water Sanity Claws Apr 2018 #28

You saying it was not Trumps Hard work that caused NK to come to the table? Hannity will riversedge Apr 2018 #32

Why lead with a title that screams "ENVIRONMENTAL CATASTROPHE" when the article says Nitram Apr 2018 #33

This message was self-deleted by its author csziggy Apr 2018 #56

Before it is over the GOP will have exboyfil Apr 2018 #34

Trump did shovel True Blue American Apr 2018 #53

Bet Trump will not mention this real reason why testing has stopped Freethinker65 Apr 2018 #35

Bet you're right yonder Apr 2018 #48

The Chernobyl disaster was identified as a major contributing factor... yallerdawg Apr 2018 #38

Where is Troma Films when we need them? I'm picturing a 80 foot tall Kim Jung Un glowing green FSogol Apr 2018 #40

Oh great -- Trump thinks his crafty deal-making is the reason Kim Jong Un has decided KPN Apr 2018 #44

Is Trump too dumb to understand RockRaven Apr 2018 #47

The Bushes, Clinton, and Obama strategy worked. They let NK bomb itself into submission. 45 tried NCjack Apr 2018 #50

What Caused Radiation Spike in North West China scipan Apr 2018 #52

This is what I've been saying. longship Apr 2018 #54

Longship, any chance this situation can be monitored by IAEA? KY_EnviroGuy Apr 2018 #58

Well, that would certainly be a start... longship Apr 2018 #60

Thanks for that insight. KY_EnviroGuy Apr 2018 #61

Guess who will take full credit for this event. nt Ferrets are Cool Apr 2018 #55