EARTHQUAKES have been rattling the grounds near a mysterious military testing range that’s known for stockpiling nuclear weapons.
The Tonopah Test Range in Nevada, also called Area 52, has seen over 100 seismic events in the last week alone.
Over 100 seismic events have been recorded near the Tonopah Test Range in Nevada in the past weekCredit: Getty – Contributor
The range, known as Area 52, is known for testing nuclear weapon delivery systemsCredit: WIKIMEDIA
The range, which is around three hours northeast of Las Vegas close to Area 51, experienced everything from small magnitude tremors to small earthquakes.
According to the US Geological Survey, the latest spate of quakes began on Monday afternoon and continued through the early hours of Tuesday morning.
One of the latest events was a magnitude 3.9 earthquake, which can be felt by the average person on the ground.
Although the range is shrouded in mystery, it’s known for stockpiling nuclear weapons and testing nuclear weapon delivery systems.
The disturbing seismic events have come right as the US is embroiled in a Middle East bombing blitz with Iran after assisting Israel with a coordinated attack that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The initial attack, which left dozens of other senior Irani officials death, sparked a deadly exchange of fire, and at least four US soldiers are dead.
On Tuesday in the third day of the conflict, President Donald Trump admitted he hasn’t ruled out putting American boots on the ground.
He warned his potent string of strikes could continue for up to five weeks so he can ensure the “colossal threat” of Iran’s nuclear capabilities is wiped out for good.
Operation Tumbler-Snapper saw a powerful nuclear weapons test in 1952Credit: Getty
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