Of course, you realize that is perfectly consistent with the buckling of the hull, don’t you? It provides absolutely no conclusive evidence regarding the reason the hull buckled.
If you do not believe me, just bend an aluminum can in half. you will notice that the sides of the can protrude outward at the point where the can bends.
Nevermind. I just read your other posts and it is obvious you were being facetious.
Sorry about that.