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NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS FOR PEACEFUL PURPOSES

Journal Article · · Nat. Resources J.
OSTI ID:4839682
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A general discussion is presented on the possibility of using nuclear explosions for preserving and facilitating the recovery of natural resources that are now being wasted or not fully utilized. Some discussion is also presented on the program (Project Plowshare) initiated by the United States to explore the peaceful uses of nuclear explosives. Other possible uses of the explosions are: excavationy preservation of water resources, and production of power. The major problems of foreign assistance through Project Plowshare are also discussed. (N.W.R.)
Research Organization:
Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor
NSA Number:
NSA-15-031918
OSTI ID:
4839682
Journal Information:
Nat. Resources J., Journal Name: Nat. Resources J. Vol. Vol: 1
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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Related Subjects

GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
MINING
NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS
POWER
PRODUCTION
PROJECT PLOWSHARE
UNDERGROUND EXPLOSIONS
USES
WATER