US to test 700 ton explosive in Nevada, expected to create a mushroom cloud over Las Vegas

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The US military plans to detonate a 700 tonne explosive charge in a test called "Divine Strake" that will send a mushroom cloud over Las Vegas, a senior defense official said.

"I don't want to sound glib here but it is the first time in Nevada that you'll see a mushroom cloud over Las Vegas since we stopped testing nuclear weapons," said James Tegnelia, head of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Tegnelia said the test was part of a US effort to develop weapons capable of destroying deeply buried bunkers housing nuclear, chemical or biological weapons.

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The aim is to measure the effect of the blast on hard granite structures, he said.

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He said the Russians have been notified of the test, which is scheduled for the first week of June at the Nevada test range.

"We're also making sure that Las Vegas understands," Tegnelia said.

http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/03/30/0...8.wxde5ocl.html

[Jasman0717 9]

[I'm Gone 60]

But Iran you better not be working on an atomic weapon.

Edited March 30, 2006 by mdyoung

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But Iran you better not be working on an atomic weapon.

[Dixie_Peach 1]

Holy Toledo!!!!

[Fuzzness 2]

I wonder what kind of turbulence that will cause over Nevada

[almaty 19]

But Iran you better not be working on an atomic weapon.

excellent point MD...

[*Robert* 2]

I just love it when they blow stuff up!!!

[Sister Fracas 5]

eeep...we'd thought about going to Las Vegas during the first week of June....I guess that idea goes up in a puff of smoke...

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eeep...we'd thought about going to Las Vegas during the first week of June....I guess that idea goes up in a puff of smoke...

My advice, don't cancel any plans until you've confirmed this story.

[almaty 19]

and sister fraces...take a mask.

[Kajikit 65]

It's hard to imagine the size of a bomb that could create a mushroom cloud without being nuclear... but is it just me who thinks it would be kind of cool to see?

[Sister Fracas 5]

eeep...we'd thought about going to Las Vegas during the first week of June....I guess that idea goes up in a puff of smoke...

My advice, don't cancel any plans until you've confirmed this story.

not to worry...we'd cancelled them when a bigger, better trip possibility came on the horizon.....

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It's hard to imagine the size of a bomb that could create a mushroom cloud without being nuclear... but is it just me who thinks it would be kind of cool to see?

I would like to see that. But only if I didn't think there would be side effects. If it's not nuclear, granted there won't be any radioactive fallout, but what about sh!t in the atmosphere? I'm allergic to many things airborne so I'd be careful if I was me Which I am.

[eau_xplain 2]

My husband will probably want to see that!

I am curious too. Wonder if it will have any effects on the fault lines near the area. Hope not!!!