If the idea of standing on top of a mammoth pile of nuclear waste sounds appealing, then Weldon, Missouri, is the place for you.
The Nuclear Waste Adventure Trail
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The Weldon Spring Disposal cell during its construction.(US Dept. of Energy)
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The completed hazardous waste disposal cell covers 45 acres. (US Dept. of Energy)
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A prairie now surrounds the Weldon Spring disposal cell in Missiouri. (US Dept. of Energy)
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The Nuclear Waste Adventure trail in Weldon, Missouri. (Photo by Mark Schuver)