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Among the discussion at this meeting, Libby discussed the question of

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avoiding detection of a nuclear test by placing the weapon in an carthquake
fault , either underground or submerged, and then having detonation in
sequence.

His inquiries of certain California seismologists had indicated

that detection under conditions would vary with the medium andit was:
felt that it would be difficult to detect such tests in the Pacific but not in

Nevada.

Meeting #1328, 31 January 58:
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The President had approved informally the first 6 months of Hardtack
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but had some questions regarding the fall testing for the NTS.

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