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Several geologists consulted by The New York Times said that an Iranian survey of the Fordo area, published in 2020 in Geopersia, an academic journal from the University of Tehran, indicates that the rock there consists largely of ignimbrite, a type of volcanic rock.
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Iranian survey indicates rock at Fordo consists largely of ignimbrite geologists said
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Several geologists
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News Article
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{
    "journal": "Geopersia",
    "rock_type": "ignimbrite",
    "university": "University of Tehran",
    "survey_year": "2020"
}
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February 15, 2026 at 1:36 PM (2 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 1:36 PM (2 months ago)

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How a U.S. Strike on Fordo, Iran’s Nuclear Site, Might Have Played Out
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https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/08/20/world/middleeast/fordo-us-iran-nuclear-program-strike.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250820&instance_id=160897&nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=204256&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

This article analyzes the potential impact of a US strike on Iran's Fordo nuclear facility, focusing on the bomb used, the facility's structure, and the site's geology. It examines how the GBU-57 bomb might penetrate the rock and the effects of the blast. Experts assess the potential damage and the variables involved.

Iran Nuclear Program Fordo Military Strike GBU-57 Geology Explosives Analysis

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