Dossier
volcanic arc
Coverage of volcanic arc in the Nexus archive.
- Ancient geology could insulate Iran's nuclear centrifuges under Pickaxe Mountain from bombing
Iran's Pickaxe Mountain (Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La), part of a volcanic arc formed tens of millions of years ago, is composed of tough-to-penetrate rock. This geological feature could provide insulation for Iran's nuclear centrifuges against potential bombing attacks.