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Nature Physics 3, 4–6 (1 January 2007) | doi:10.1038/nphys495

Seismic signature

Paul G. Richards & Won-Young Kim

Following the nuclear test carried out by North Korea on 9 October 2006, seismic data provided a detailed picture of the event — negating arguments against the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty based on allegations of inadequate monitoring capability.