Besides the obvious geopolitical risks that have been posed recently , scientists in South Korea have now warned that nuclear explosions allegedly being carried out by North Korea might trigger a ' catastrophic ' volcanic eruption near its test site ; the pressure of the force of a nuclear bomb being detonated underground is likely to impact the magna of the Paektu volcano which is situated just 70 miles away . Scientists warn that a previous eruption of the volcano was " one of the largest explosive events in human history " . South Korea has recently reacted to news that North Korea had carried out a successful hydrogen bomb tests by broadcasting propaganda broadcasts on loudspeakers across the border , something Kim Jong - un 's government has previously described as an act of terrorism .
Besides the obvious geopolitical risks that have been discussed recently, scientists in South Korea have now warned that nuclear tests allegedly being carried out by North Korea could trigger a 'catastrophic' volcanic eruption near its test site; the pressure of the force of a nuclear bomb being detonated underground is likely to impact the magna of Mount Paektu volcano which is situated just 70 miles away. Scientists warn that a previous eruption of the volcano was "one of the largest explosive events in human history". South Korea has recently reacted to news that North Korea had carried out a successful hydrogen bomb tests by restarting propaganda broadcasts on loudspeakers across the border, something Kim Jong-un's government has previously described as an act of war.