memeorandum: NORK DATA: It was a DUD [3] (ArmsControlWonk)

12:25 PM ET, October 9, 2006

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ArmsControlWonk:

NORK DATA: It was a DUD [3] — HA HA HA HA. — I love the US Geological Survey. — They've published lat/long (41.294°N, 129.134°E) and Mb estimates (4.2) for the North Korean test. — There is lots of data floating around: The CTBTO called it 4.0; The South Koreans report 3.58-3.7.

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Outcry at N Korea 'nuclear test' — North Korea's claim to have successfully carried out a nuclear weapon test underground has sparked international condemnation. — President George W Bush said the US was working to confirm the claim, which he branded a "provocative" act.

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Captain Ed / Captain's Quarters:

Russia Flacks For Kim Jong-Il — The seismic record of today's nuclear test by North Korea reveals a very small impact, almost so small that nuclear experts wonder if it isn't a hoax by Kim Jong-Il. Russia, however, wants everyone to know that they're very impressed by the test:

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Associated Press:
North Korea says nuclear test successful

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Russia: NKorea test greater than reported

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We are in range; another test coming?

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Katherine Shrader / Associated Press:
U.S. detects seismic event in N. Korea

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Josh Treviño / The Remedy:
Nuclear North Korea.

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John / Op For:
DESTABLIZATION V2.0 — Another nation joined the nuclear club today.

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North Korea: A Nuclear Threat

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Associated Press:
N. Korea says it conducted successful underground nuclear weapons test

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Austin Bay Blog:
Meanwhile, at the Chinese-North Korean border...

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