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2026-07-22 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Trump: U.S. ‘Not Finished at All' in Iran; Pickaxe Mountain Strike Coming ‘Pretty Soon'

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Posted by Skidmark 2026-07-22 04:19|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [895 views ] Top
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1 The 'impenetrable' 300ft deep Iranian nuclear bunker in Trump's crosshairs: US prepares to bombard granite-fortified Pickaxe Mountain complex hiding Tehran's nuke secrets

Posted by Skidmark 2026-07-22 14:06|| 2026-07-22 14:06|| Front Page Top

2 Crack in the World
It is about scientists who launch a nuclear missile into the Earth's crust, to release the geothermal energy of the magma below; but accidentally unleash a cataclysmic destruction that threatens to sever the earth in two.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-07-22 14:09|| 2026-07-22 14:09|| Front Page Top

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Tehran's fault lines

**Tehran is situated on a complex network of active faults, placing it among the world's most seismically hazardous megacities.** The city sits at the collision point of the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates, creating a dense web of seismic sources that threaten its population of over 14 million.

### Major Active Fault Lines

* **North Tehran Fault (NTF):** The most critical threat, running along the base of the Alborz Mountains. It is a shallow, active thrust and strike-slip fault capable of generating magnitude 7+ earthquakes.
* **Mosha Fault:** Located approximately 16 km north of the city, this 220 km long left-lateral oblique reverse fault has a documented history of major seismic movement.
* **Rey Fault System:** A southern zone comprising the North Rey, South Rey, and Kahrizak faults, which cut through the plain forming the capital’s southern spine.
* **Eastern and Southeastern Faults:** Additional high-risk structures include the **Qarchak**, **West Qarchak**, **Eyvanaki** (Parchin), and **Kahrizak** faults, which lie beneath or near expanding urban margins.
* **Other Significant Zones:** Recent geological assessments also identify the **Qezel Hessar**, **Mahdasht-South Karaj**, **Kuhak-Lavizan**, **Arakuh**, and **Kajan** fault zones as active seismogenic sources.

### Seismic Risk Factors

**Geological and Urban Vulnerabilities** amplify the risk beyond the fault lines themselves. Tehran’s basin is filled with soft alluvial sediments that absorb and magnify seismic shaking, similar to the "bowl of gelatin" effect seen in Mexico City. This is compounded by **dense population distribution**, **fragile infrastructure**, and **uncontrolled construction** on known fault traces.

**Historical Context** indicates the city is overdue for a major event. The last significant earthquake affecting the metropolitan area was the 1830 Lavasanat earthquake (~Mw 7.0–7.4). Since then, strain has accumulated for over 800 years, with scientists warning that a rupture on the North Tehran or Mosha faults could cause catastrophic damage and tens of thousands of casualties.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-07-22 14:11|| 2026-07-22 14:11|| Front Page Top

4 They even have a city named Bam, where a 6.6 Quake hit in 2003

Posted by Frank G 2026-07-22 14:37|| 2026-07-22 14:37|| Front Page Top

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