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Pickaxe Mountain's Geologic Shield | Science News
Deep beneath Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility lies Pickaxe Mountain—a 5,000-foot-thick wall of ancient, ultra-dense andesite rock formed by a continental collision tens of millions of years ago. This natural fortress makes it nearly impossible to penetrate with conventional explosives, turning the mountain into nature’s own nuclear bunker. Recent satellite imagery confirms ongoing construction near underground tunnels, raising global security concerns. Experts warn that any successful strike would likely need to target vulnerable access points, not the mountain itself—making this geological…
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