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Pyongyang runs the risk of getting nuclear weapons at all costs provoke a natural disaster. Seismologists warn that an upcoming underground explosion could end with a volcanic eruption next to the landfill. Underground nuclear test, prepared by North Korea may cause volcanic eruption Paektu. According to Renhap, with such warnings made by South Korean seismologists. Volcano is located at 110 kilometers from the Pungeri training ground, where preparations are underway for the explosion. By According to geologist at Pusan State University, Yoon Song Ho, the explosion will certainly affect the volcano, and the force of this effect will be determined by the power of the charge. Scientist warns that from Paektu more and more phosphorus dioxide is already being released – this indicates increase in the amount of magma. Yoon Song Ho, geologist: “Nuclear test will have a direct or indirect effect on volcanic activity, and this is alarming. ”Paektu Volcano is located on the border of North Korea with China and erupts several times in century. The last major eruption occurred in 1925. The past few weeks, the world has been constantly awaiting a third DPRK’s nuclear test, which the country decided to carry out regardless sanctions and bans. North Korean neighbors regularly research activity at the test site using satellite imagery. For some data, this time Pyongyang plans to detonate two charges.
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