Detection of radioactive iodine at trace levels in Europe in January 2017

Re:Detection of radioactive iodine at trace levels in Europe... by iSnow on Saturday February 18, 2017 @04:47PM (#13676893)

I think we can rule out low-yield nukes, those test would still create a noticeable signal.

If I had to place a bet, then I'd put it on some low to medium accident at a nuclear power station in Russia that led to an emergency release of contaminated steam.

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Re:Detection of radioactive iodine at trace levels in Europe... by matthewmcg on Saturday February 18, 2017 @05:26PM (#13677038)

Somewhat of a digression, but this very technical discussion about nuclear test monitoring by the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organization is really interesting: http://omegataupodcast.net/185-nuclear-test-monitoring-and-t...

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Re:Detection of radioactive iodine at trace levels in Europe... by dgut on Saturday February 18, 2017 @05:46PM (#13677123)

I don't think there's much point in guessing.

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