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Shaky Ground: An Earthquake...Or Was It A Bomb?

Early in September, USGS detected an explosion in North Korea. How did they know it was an explosion and not an earthquake? Geologist Lori Dengler discusses the finer points of energy release that distinguish earthquakes from underground testing of bombs.

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