According to the Iranian opposition, last day Iran carried out nuclear weapons tests, which caused an earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale.
According to the Telegram channel “Israeli Workdays”, Western intelligence services are currently investigating whether this earthquake occurred naturally or was the result of underground nuclear tests.
Can a nuclear weapon test cause an earthquake?
Yes, a nuclear weapon test can cause an earthquake, because when a nuclear device explodes, a strong release of energy occurs, leading to the formation of seismic waves similar to those produced during natural earthquakes. These waves can be recorded by seismographs and their characteristics depend on the strength of the explosion and the geological conditions of the region.
However, not all tremors are necessarily related to nuclear testing, and distinguishing them from natural seismic events can be difficult. Therefore, to accurately determine the source of an earthquake, special studies and analysis of seismograph data are necessary.
Previously, the former deputy director of the International Atomic Energy Agency stated that Tehran would need only six months to prepare ten nuclear warheads. According to him, Iran can complete this process in April, which will create significant threats.
Kursor also reported that a possible operation to destroy Iranian nuclear facilities would be one of the most difficult military tasks for Israel. Without significant US support, the likelihood of this operation being successful is extremely low.
Following Iran’s historic attack on Israel last Tuesday, there are calls for decisive action in the country, including the possibility of attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. However, as a Financial Times report indicates, implementing such an operation would require incredible effort and resources due to a number of factors.
