The molten metal that conspiracy theorists point to are a glowing flow coming from the south tower window and molten steel found under ground zero. What is truly unbelievable is how many responses are basically fire did not need to melt the steel, just weaken it. They suggest the above glow is steel which is being cut by a thermite cutter charge reaction. Sep 10, 2019 steel loses about 50 percent of its strength at 1100f, notes senior engineer farid alfawakhiri of the american institute of steel construction. The existence of molten steel or iron was inexplicitly denied by one of the authors of the nist reports, engineer john l. The 911 commission even contradicted his account but yet he seems to be blissfully unaware. Why conspiracy theories cant stand up to the facts kindle edition by popular mechanics, david dunbar, brad reagan, james b.
Experiments have been done to recreate the conditions of wtc 7, and even with the fires exaggerated the worst that happened was a slight sagging of the girders. Regardless of people trying to convince us otherwise, there wasnt a thorough forensic investigation of the materials at ground zero. Sep 17, 2012 911 conspiracy theorists claim that the molten material seen flowing from the south tower minutes before its collapse is evidence of thermite. We know this is steel because other materials such as copper or aluminium exhibiting a yellow or near white colour would be completely liquid. No legitimate explanation has been provided for this evidence other than the exothermic reaction of thermite, which produces the temperatures required and molten iron as a product. Terms used in witness statements are, for example, molten steel, beams dripping from molten steel, molten steel like youre in a foundry. Look for part 2 in the march edition of the blueprint newsletter. Although viewpoints differ in the 911 truth movement iv regarding the cause of these explosions, some features of the lobby damage indicate that they were not due to a fireball explosion from the jet fuel. Here is a list of 24 facts that cannot be debunked about 911. Most of these have come to light as a result of a research paper by professor steven e jones, which has stimulated interest in the subject of molten steel at ground zero. Mar 19, 2011 sites like and others have claimed that leslie robertson, one of the original wtc structural engineers, never saw molten steel at ground zero. The fully revised and updated 2011 edition of the book is now on sale.
Now, i am not going to make any claims as to what did or did not happen. None of the photos of damaged steel show steel that slagged and ran as molten liquid metal. Popular mechanics article debunking 911 myths as flawed. There are many conspiracy theories that attribute the planning and execution of the september 11 attacks against the united states to parties other than, or in. The flow is not steel because the structural steel would fail well below the melting temperature. Keep in mind this is iron which behaves very different that steel when molten. Special report the world trade center popular mechanics examines the evidence and consults the experts to refute the most persistent conspiracy theories of september 11. Thats a good question and the truthful answer is no one knows. Debunking every single 911 conspiracy theory, one at a time. Why conspiracy theories cant stand up to the facts by popular mechanics debunking 911 myths is an excellent brief book that debunks 911 conspiracy theories with the use of sound investigative practices. Any molten steel in the wreckage was more likely due to the high temperature resulting from. On wtcs design to withstand 707 impact johnmichael talboo and adam taylor 3420 the video 911 debunked.
Witnesses of molten metal at ground zero ae911truth. Molten steel at ground zero is evidence of basement. Remember that time 911 wtc firemen described molten. Jet fuel only burns at 1500 degrees and since steel melts at 2700 degrees, 911 was a conspiracy. After reading david ray griffins previous books on the subject, i was over 90% convinced that 911 was an inside job. I know most of the conspiracy stuff better than most conspiracy theorists. A couple even seen explosions in wtc 7 barry jennings 4.
That cover story was expanded and published in august 2006 as a book titled debunking 911 myths. Since the attacks, a variety of conspiracy theories have been put forward in web sites, books, and films. The following content is from an indepth investigation of the conspiracy theories surround the attacks of 911, which was published in the march 2005 issue of. There is no documented evidence of the presence of actuallymelted steel at ground zero.
Not one photo or video exists of pools of molten steel. The evidence actually contradicts the possibility of molten steel of any significant quantity during and after the destruction of the wtc, from 911 onward. The evidence for the presence of thermite at the world trade center wtc on 911 is extensive and compelling. The president of tully construction of flushing, ny, said he saw pools of literally molten steel at ground zero. Sep 11, 2012 there has been no evidence of molten steel found at the wtc complex. This evidence has accumulated to the point at which we can say that wtc thermite is no longer a hypothesis, it is a tested and proven theory. They show photos of a thermite reaction burning a hole downward through a metal plate. Jun 11, 2016 good morning music vr 360 positive vibrations 528hz the deepest healing boost your vibration duration.
Bollyn also cites mark loizeaux, president of controlled demolition inc. Now, after reading debunking 911 debunking, i am, i regret to say, 100% convinced. After all, only so many easytodebunk contrived issues can be made up such as noplane or seismic spike theories. Irrefutable molten steel evidence indicates inside job. Mar 11, 2018 thats a good question and the truthful answer is no one knows. However, a video clip recently released from the ic911studies which shows a presentation given by robertson at stanford university shows otherwise. Hundreds of thousands of american families had their lives destroyed forever directly or indirectly due to the events of 911, mine included, millions more innocent middle easterners had their lives and country destroyed in a bullshit illegal war that cost and continues to cost the country trillions of dollars to wage a war on a scary word, and. Cdi of phoenix, md, as having seen molten steel in the bottoms of elevator shafts three, four, and five weeks after the attack. The following is a compilation of documented eyewitness accounts of molten metal at the world trade center. Most of the reports of molten steel found at ground zero were.
The article noted that unlike the collapse of world trade centers 1 and 2 a controlled demolition collapses a building from the bottom and explains that the windows popped because of collapsing floors. All over the internet, debate about the true story of 911 ragesin chat rooms, on message boards, and on popular sites such as youtube, people express conflicting opinions, share information, and examine available evidence. There are reports of molten steel beyond those cited by american free press. May 26, 2010 the picture here shows superheated molten steel being pulled from the rubble of the world trade centre buildings weeks after the collapses. For example, the white marble walls show no signs of being exposed to fire, and the plants next to the blown out windows show no signs of burning either. Why do so many still believe the deadliest terrorist attack in americas history was an inside job. As the reader can see, as popular mechanics takes on more and more aspects of 911, its getting increasingly hard for them to fully debunk these areas. Video of and witnesses of molten steel pouring out the side of 1 and 2.
Reports from direct eyewitnesses leslie robertson, structural engineer for the design of the world trade center they pulled out the big block of concrete and there was like a little. Wtc cleanup workers and 911 artifacts architect bart voorsanger, in the pbs video relics from the rubble, described what must have been several tons of fused elements of steel molten steel and concrete and all of these things all fused by the heat, weighing several tons each. He said molten steel was also found at 7 wtc, which collapsed mysteriously in the late afternoon. The article noted that unlike the collapse of world trade centers 1 and 2 a controlled demolition collapses a. There are numerous photographs and eyewitness testimonies to the presence of molten metal at the wtc, both in the buildings and in the rubble. Construction steel has an extremely high melting point. Popular mechanics examines the evidence and consults the experts to refute the most persistent conspiracy theories of september 11. Reid, daily mail 911 conspiracy theories are and remain an extraordinary belief because if the evidence to support the conspiracies is true it. Molten steel in the rubble of the world trade centre collapse. To all you believers of the official conspiracy theory who live in a bubble, i am pretty sure they were asking if jet fuel can d. Molten steel was found in the basement seven weeks later and jet fuel cant melt steel beams. Construction steel has an extremely high melting point of about 2,800 fahrenheit 1535 celsius. On wtcs design to withstand 707 impact,1 by rkowens4, the page wtc 707 impact,2 at, and the first time in history page3 at, all make the case, based on statements from leslie robertson, that the twin towers were only. Passport of hijacker found on the ground almost untouched.
Sep, 2016 popular mechanics fails to counter molten steel issue. Sep, 2007 debunking every single 911 conspiracy theory, one at a time. The pentagon, most video surveyed building in the world and not a single video showing a plane. Sep 11, 2011 the condition of the steel in the wreckage of the wtc towers i. I have nothing except a few books, an empty computer, and maybe theres an english library fifty miles away. In part 2 of this monthly series, taylor will refute the false explanations that popular mechanics has provided for the molten metal that was discovered at ground zero. This silence about molten steel or iron implies its absence.
Such a flow would appear orange and cool to a dark color. Aluminum melts at a much lower temperature and so it would have been liquid long before steel. According to truthers, this molten material came from one of a score of devices planted on every floor, which was accidentally ignited. Jones also said that molten steel found in the rubble was evidence of explosives. Remember that time 911 wtc firemen described molten steel. Like youre in a foundry, nists john gross denies the existence of molten metal, swiss cheese, as of 21 days after the attack, the fires were still burning and molten steel was still running. None of the witnesses that described molten steel running free, described the expected properties of molten steel that runs.
This list is not designed to outline the authors personal viewpoint rather, it is meant to detail the most common conspiracy theories related to the events of. World trade center united american airlines flight 11 175 77 93 wtc building 7 wtc7 penta. In an article in the journal of the minerals, metals, and materials society, m. Aug 29, 2014 wtc cleanup workers and 911 artifacts architect bart voorsanger, in the pbs video relics from the rubble, described what must have been several tons of fused elements of steel molten steel and concrete and all of these things all fused by the heat, weighing several tons each. Debunking every single conspiracy theory, one at a time. Hard facts about 911 that cannot be debunked csglobe. There has been no evidence of molten steel found at the wtc complex. Why conspiracy theories cant stand up to the facts by popular mechanics at barnes. Why conspiracy theories cant stand up to the facts popular mechanics, dunbar, david, reagan, brad, mccain, john on. And no, it was no molten aluminum or organics melted with aluminum, see actual experiments 3.
Molten steel at ground zero is evidence of basement bombs there is abundant documentation that molten metal probably molten steel was in the ground zero rubble pile for an extended period of time after the 911 attack. The flow is likely to be a mixture of aluminum, aluminum oxides, molten glass and coals of whatever trash the aluminum flowed over as it reached the open window. Which not a single source youve identified that claimed molten steel has mentioned. Debunking 911 conspiracy theorists claims with simple. On september 5, 2011, the guardian published an article entitled, 911 conspiracy theories debunked. I am a long time skeptic, in general, but a debunker of 911 conspiracies in particular on reddit and elsewhere.
A report by waste age describes new york sanitation department workers moving everything from molten steel beams to. Sites like and others have claimed that leslie robertson, one of the original wtc structural engineers, never saw molten steel at ground zero. Proof that leslie robertson saw molten steel at ground zero. The biggest 911 conspiracy theories debunked tv shows. See more ideas about this or that questions, conspiracy theories and inside job. Cover ups following the event the patriot act wars in the middle east yeh the official story must be true physics took a holiday on 911. Popular mechanics provides readers with a useful reference that addresses the most common conspiracy theory claims. Somehow, there are still people who dont believe that on sept. Feb 03, 2005 the following content is from an indepth investigation of the conspiracy theories surround the attacks of 911, which was published in the march 2005 issue of popular mechanics. The 911 commission report was a report to answer how and why it happened and after reading it, i feel it did a very good job of that. Jan 10, 20 roland, the melting points of steel and iron are quite similar depending on the type of steel, but without much variation and is roughly 1500 centigrade. Sep 01, 2016 the following is a compilation of documented eyewitness accounts of molten metal at the world trade center.
Roland, the melting points of steel and iron are quite similar depending on the type of steel, but without much variation and is roughly 1500 centigrade. Nov 04, 2015 in an article in the journal of the minerals, metals, and materials society, m. Molten steel molten metal was found at the wtc, but there is no good evidence of molten stefirst responders did say molten steel but they had now way of telling the difference. Dec 16, 2015 jet fuel only burns at 1500 degrees and since steel melts at 2700 degrees, 911 was a conspiracy. Video originally made by rkowens4 explanation of molten flow seen flowing from the corner of world trade center, tower 2, shortly. How to debunk the theory of thermite being the cause of. Whitbeck, author of the world according to whitbeck. Popular mechanics fails to counter molten steel issue. The flow of glowing material from the corner of the 81st.
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