Underground Nuclear Explosions: Tectonic Utility and Dangers
- 16 July 1971
- journal article
- other
- Published by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Science
- Vol. 173 (3993) , 230-233
- https://doi.org/10.1126/science.173.3993.230
Abstract
The tectonic strain energy released by several underground nuclear explosions has been calculated through an analysis of seismic surface waves. The proportionally great amount of energy released in certain events suggests the possible uses for, as well as the hazards of, underground testing.Keywords
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