North Korea says it successfully conducts hydrogen bomb test

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Definitely not a [functional] H-Bomb, as their testing facility is under a mountain, so you can get pretty good estimates based on the earthquake magnitude (even if it's sorta complicated to work it out). Probably won't see much in the way of atmospheric radiation due to the location (underground and a "small" bomb), and reports are saying that's the case so far.

You need around a magnitude 5.5 or higher for an underground H-Bomb.

http://www.aol.com/article/2016/01/06/t ... /21292931/

That is why USAF needs to take air samples, earthquake data and satellite data to build a picture. Its too early to make assumptions.Fifty "primary" seismic stations send data continuously to the International Data Center, along with 120 "auxiliary" stations which send data on request. The resulting data is used to locate the epicentre, and distinguish between the seismic signatures of an underground nuclear explosion and an earthquake. Additionally, eighty radionuclide stations detect radioactive particles vented by underground explosions. Certain radionuclides constitute clear evidence of nuclear tests; the presence of noble gases can indicate whether an underground explosion has taken place. I am sure they are gathering every scrap of data to get an accurate data.

North Korea fires ballistic missile into sea

I honestly wonder when enough is enough... UN can sanction North Korea all they want, it does squat usually. I dont agree with USA/South Korea practice drills, which are taking place until April (if I read right). After April, perhaps North Korea will settle down. However its very concerning that they could do something. It seems like they could attack anytime, then finally military action will happen.