Geologic effects of the high-explosive tests in the USGS tunnel area, Nevada test site / by J.M. Cattermole and W.R. Hansen.
| Author/creator | Cattermole, J. Mark, 1908- |
| Other author | Hansen, Wallace R., 1920- author. |
| Other author | U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington : U.S. Govt. Print. Off., 1962. |
| Description | iii, 31 pages : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Geologic investigations related to nuclear explosions Geological Survey professional paper 382-B Geologic investigations related to nuclear explosions. UNAUTHORIZED Geological Survey professional paper ; 382-B. ^A16492 |
| Contents | Abstract -- Introduction -- Purpose of the high-explosive tests -- Purpose of the report -- Acknowledgments -- Methods of study -- Location, dimensions, and design of the tunnel -- Geologic summary (preshot) -- Tests for containment of small explosions -- The 10-ton explosion in room A -- Surface effects -- Underground effects -- The 50-ton explosion in room B -- Surface effects -- Surface fracturing -- Permanent updoming over room B -- Underground effects -- Containment of the 10-ton and 50-ton shots -- Literature cited -- Index. |
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| General note | "Prepared on behalf of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission." |
| General note | Part of illustrative matter fold. in pocket. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 29). |
| Action note | Joyner- committed to retain 20200101 20401231 CUSP |
| Genre/form | Government publications. |
| LCCN | 76605563 |
| Technical rpt number | 382B |
| Govt. docs number | I 19.16:382-B |