The International Atomic Energy Agency began questioning North Korea’s actions in 1993 after …show more content…
The unique characteristic of this bomb is that it reacts from the fusion of lighter elements and forms heavier elements, generating a more massive result than that of an atomic bomb. The “H-Bomb” is also known as the thermonuclear bomb because it has to be ignited by extremely high heat. (The Columbia Encyclopedia) The first hydrogen bomb testing was conducted by the United States in 1952 under the code Ivy Mike. The aftermath of the explosion was the vaporization of the entire island that was used for the testing. The explosion of Ivy Mike was equivalent to 10.4 million tons of TNT. Norsar, a Norway based group that monitors nuclear testing claims the Hydrogen bomb test conducted by North Korea was only equal to about 10,000 tons of TNT. This evidence of previous hydrogen bomb experiments poses a strong argument against the legitimacy of North Korea’s claims. …show more content…
The B-52 is typically used for military defense purposes and was sent to display a message of the United States resistance to North Korea’s threats. The validity of North Korea’s H-Bomb testing is still under question however for “another few days or weeks” claims Martin Navias, a military expert at King's College London. (Holly and Ripley) Although North Korea may not have made the nuclear imprint they attempted to, they have certainly caught the attention of the United States. The question still remains whether North Korea’s H-Bomb testing, was a hoax or an honest threat to the United States of America’s