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North Korea's nuclear tests caused 1,399 earthquakes over 8 years
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A study revealed that North Korea's underground nuclear tests at the Punggye-ri site triggered 1,399 earthquakes over eight years. The explosions, occurring beneath Mount Mantap, have had a lasting impact on seismic activity in the region.
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- 1,399 earthquakes recorded
- Nuclear tests ongoing for 8 years
- Punggye-ri site in Hamgyongbuk-do
- Study published in Science journal
- Underground explosions
North Korea · Punggye-ri · Hamgyongbuk-do · Science journal · Mount Mantap
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