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In his later years, Teller proposed excavating an artificial harbor in Alaska using what method?

  • Conventional explosives

  • Manual labor

  • Thermonuclear explosives

  • Hydraulic digging

Answer

In his later years, Teller proposed excavating an artificial harbor in Alaska using thermonuclear explosives. The explosion would have created a crater large enough to hold an entire fleet of ships. Teller's proposal was never put into practice, but it remains an interesting example of the potential uses of nuclear technology.
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