haririport

the hariri report is here

heres the section on whether it was subterranean:

"28. The analysis of the fragments caused by the explosion and of the shape and form of the crater gives indicators equally supporting hypotheses of a surface and of a subterranean explosion. However, the analysis of the damage caused to the buildings in and around the crime scene suggests a surface explosion. The evidence of heat wash on several metal fragments is a clear indicator of a high explosive charge; the fact that the Mission's experts found evidence of heat wash on fragments of vehicles and on fragments of metal shield holders placed in front of the St. George hotel supports the hypothesis of a surface explosion. Metal fragments found sticking in the side of cars indicate an explosion of a heavy vehicle and the dispersion of such fragments in this direction.

29. Many of the indicators pointing to a subterranean explosion, such as the fragments of the road asphalt, manhole and others found in upper floors of the St. George hotel, the impact on the vehicle roofs, and the damage to upper floors in the adjacent buildings, are not inconsistent with a surface large explosion.

30. After having conducted all the analysis and discussions of the samples collected, the Mission's experts came to the conclusion that it was most likely an explosion above the ground, that the explosive used was Trinitrotoluene (TNT) and of an approximate weight of 1000kg."

heres the relevant bit about the water:

"d) The seat of the explosion (the resulting crater) was flooded with water in the days following the explosion after the local authorities/Police failed to prevent water from being turned on and released into the crater through the fractured pipes at the scene, thereby damaging or even eliminating vital evidence."

more to follow, one expects...