In 1967, the US detonated a 29-kiloton nuclear device 4,227 feet below New Mexico to unlock natural gas; 5 tests produced 213 million cubic feet, but the gas had measurable radioactivity
- However, contamination remains underground.
- In 1967, the United States tried an unusual method to increase natural gas production.
- It detonated a 29-kiloton device and had an explosoion 4,227 feet below the ground in north-western New Mexico to stimulate the flow of natural gas.
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- However, contamination remains underground.
- In 1967, the United States tried an unusual method to increase natural gas production.
- It detonated a 29-kiloton device and had an explosoion 4,227 feet below the ground in north-western New Mexico to stimulate the flow of natural gas.
Sources: Times of India