An investigation is made of the feasibility of constructing underground oil storage tanks or surface reservoirs with the aid of nuclear explosives. Rainier data are extrapolated upward to estimate the higher nuclear explosive capabilities for creating underground cavities. Extrapolation to media other than Rainier is briefly discussed. Consideration is also given to industrial sentiment, conventional construction costs, nuclear construction techniques and other associated problems. It is concluded that a nuclear application to the oil storage problem is feasible where nuclear dollar charges are less than the conventional construction costs quoted.
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