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Because it is relatively porous, it may act to tamp down damaging shock waves, like those from the American bombs.
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Ignimbrite may act to tamp down damaging shock waves
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0.850
Claim Maker
Yizhaq Makovsky
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "person": "Yizhaq Makovsky",
    "organization": "University of Haifa in Israel",
    "person_title": "Geoscientist and associate professor"
}
Subject Tags
Geology Military
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a11617d8-757a-4673-9524-e398a31a6e37
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 1:36 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 1:36 PM (6 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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