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Ancient Geology in Iran

Updated 2026-07-23 23:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Scientists have discovered that the ancient geology of Pickaxe Mountain could provide protection for Iran's nuclear centrifuges from potential bombing.

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Scientific American
Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain, or Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La in Persian, is part of a volcanic arc that formed tens of millions of years ago and is made of a tough-to-penetrate rock
2026-07-23 21:25 UTC
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