Smuggler's tunnels: Detecting tunnels using seismic waves not as simple as it sounds
Monday, December 10, 2012 - 13:30
in Physics & Chemistry
You’d think it would be easy to use seismic waves to find tunnels dug by smugglers of drugs, weapons or people. You’d be wrong. Scientists are now working to improve the detection of shallow tunnels, with the ultimate goal of helping detect tunnels for areas where they could pose a threat.