[Interesting Times]

The author mixes a couple of things. First, it would not take a nuclear weapon, (hydrogen bomb.) An atomic bomb would be more than sufficient. Which is what I gather the author was trying to say.

The term "nuclear weapon" includes both fission (atomic) and fusion (hydrogen) bombs, so Dr. Corsi's statement is correct. The latter type of weapons is often described as "thermonuclear" due to the extremely high temperatures required to initiate a fusion reaction. Link.

[D Rider]

I stand corrected, you are clearly right. I guess I need to cut back on the cold medicine while I am posting. ; )

[roaddog727]

"The latter type of weapons is often described as "thermonuclear" due to the extremely high temperatures required to initiate a fusion reaction.

Yep.

You need a little nuke to kick-off the big one.