You probably know how the world trade centers collapsed. The planes hit them, and then a while later they fell straight down. Well – what happened in between those events is the subject of speculation.
Supporting Evidence
Perhaps the best evidence supporting this theory is the destruction of the WTC-7 building. This building was also destroyed after the planes smacked into the twin towers – but no plane actually hit it. Fire damage has never brought down a steel building before or since Sept. 11, Jones claims.
Other evidence is gleaned largely from videos of the collapsing towers. Some videos show some slight flashes just prior to the collapse of the towers. The large amount of powerdized concrete billowing out from areas far below the initial collapsing region also supports the hypothesis of some additional energy source involved in the collapse.
BYU Physics Professor Dr. Stephen Jones has spent a significant amount of time researching exactly why the world trade center towers collapsed the way that they did – and believes he has found evidence pointing toward a possible intentional demolition of the buildings.
My personal impression of Dr. Jones
I took Physics 121 from Dr. Jones – and he certainly wasn’t a nutty guy. Yes, he was the kind of physics professor who would have little jingles he would sing to help you remember certain equations for Newton’s Laws – but he was like all the other physics professors I have had at BYU. He was scientifically minded, and realistically grounded. For a professor, he was very down to earth. He had a gentle demeanor and was somewhat soft spoken.
The only pet tangent he seemed to enjoy talking about that was not related to physics was fitness. He liked to point out that human growth hormone production decreases in the late twenties (or maybe it was the 30’s) and that at that point it is likely you will gain weight if you do not excercise.
In short: He’s not the type of guy to go off on crazy ideas, and he’s not the type of guy to do things for attention.
‘Explosive Demolition’ is not a proven fact: an investigation is warranted
Dr Jones does not claim he has definitive proof that the collapse was caused by explosion. His main argument is that such a cause should be investigaed. The evidence that does exist would warrant such an investigation, he claims.
My thoughts
Dr. Jones has not just started flapping his gums because he thinks this is something interesting. He has spent quite a bit of time going through the peer review process and getting other people to weigh in with their opinions. I agree with the BYU professors that he met with and presented his findings too recently – an investigation should be conducted. I do not honestly believe that the trade towers were demolished by explosives – but with some evidency pointing in that direction it is foolish to not look into it more.
Where it should stop
The argument over the physical properties of a collapse versus an intentional demolition are well within the realm of science. Where this paper should not go, however, is to the fringe areas of trying to explain the “why” or the “whodunnit.” Science isn’t particularly skilled at that. We still haven’t explained the “why” behind certain quantum effects for light (except to say “don’t try to understand this, it will drive you crazy.”) For a scientist to even speculate on who would have wanted to blow up the towers is improper. It is beyond the realm of science. Leave that to the people writing the movie screenplays. For now, focus on what is within the realm of science – cold, impersonal analysis.
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