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Science 18 January 1985:
Vol. 227. no. 4684, pp. 251 - 257
DOI: 10.1126/science.227.4684.251
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Seismic Verification of a Comprehensive Test Ban

W. J. Hannon 1

1 Program manager of the Seismic Monitoring Research Program, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California 94550.

The capabilities of in-country seismic monitoring systems for verifying the absence of underground nuclear explosions are compared against challenges posed by possible clandestine testing schemes. Although analysis indicate that extensive networks of in-country seismic arrays are needed to verify a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, such networks cannot ensure that all underground nuclear explosions will be identified. Political and military judgments will determine the level of risk acceptable to each nation.


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