North Korean Nuclear Test of September 3, 2017 - Geophysical Analysis

Explore a press conference from the AGU Fall Meeting 2017 that delves into the geophysical analysis of the declared North Korean nuclear test on September 3, 2017. Learn how over 100 seismic sensors worldwide detected an unusual disturbance with a magnitude of 6.1, comparable to the Mexico City earthquake. Discover how advanced geophysical methods allowed researchers to determine the event's consistency with an underground nuclear explosion. Gain insights from a panel of international geophysics experts as they share their findings related to this significant event. The 39-minute conference features speakers from various institutions, including Los Alamos National Laboratory, University of California - Santa Cruz, Korea Meteorological Administration, Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute, Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization, and NORSAR.