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| The Latest: Analyst says biggest fear is a NORK atmospheric test |
| 2017-09-22 |
| [Townhall] A U.S. nuclear and security analyst says his "biggest fear" is that North Korea's recent statements signal the country might conduct an atmospheric test of a nuclear weapon atop a missile. Such tests have been conducted in the past by the United States and China but not in recent decades. Vipin Narang, a nuclear expert at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, said such a test would be worse than testing a longer range for an intercontinental ballistic missile, which is another scenario the North may be considering. He said such a test could pose a danger to shipping and aircraft, even if the North declared a "keep out" zone, and would pose a risk to people if something went wrong. "We are talking about putting a live nuclear warhead on a missile that has been tested only a handful of times. It is truly terrifying if something goes wrong." |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #4 #3 EMP range would be much larger than the fallout map. Posted by: Whavish Thusoling5684 2017-09-22 12:44 Without getting into too much detail, EMP effect zones are a function of burst height and strength...but if he does try it over the central Pacific, he'll be zorching his buddies in the PRC and the Nation Formerly Known As The Soviet Union. If he takes a shot at Guam, the PI, Japan, or anybody else, it's all over. And keep this in mind: EMP really does exist. On the other hand, you should ask why nobody has ever dumped a warhead out of an innocent-looking satellite yet. Mike |
| Posted by: Mike Kozlowski 2017-09-22 18:53 |
| #3 EMP range would be much larger than the fallout map. |
| Posted by: Whavish Thusoling5684 2017-09-22 12:44 |
| #2 Once again, the Japanese did it first. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2017-09-22 11:19 |
| #1 I doubt it will remain a 'fear' much longer. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2017-09-22 07:09 |