Extensive faults beneath Nevada nuclear lab raise unanswered earthquake risks

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Apr 16, 2026, 5:20 pm259 ptsTrendingTop
The underground laboratory in Nevada where the U.S. conducts nuclear subcritical experiments is riddled with faults. Researchers have not confirmed whether any of these faults are active and could rupture during an earthquake, according to a presentation by members of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board…

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