Yucca Mountain, Mountain peak in southern Nevada, United States.
The 4,950-foot summit stands in a desert environment characterized by volcanic tuff formations and sparse vegetation surrounded by multiple geological fault lines.
Geological studies of Yucca Mountain began in 1978 when scientists evaluated potential locations for storing the nation's nuclear waste materials.
The Western Shoshone Native American tribe considers this land part of their ancestral territory and maintains strong spiritual connections to the area.
The mountain sits 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas and requires special permits for access due to its proximity to restricted military zones.
The interior contains a 5-mile exploratory tunnel, constructed to assess the mountain's potential as a nuclear waste storage facility.
Location: Nevada
GPS coordinates: 36.94175,-116.45524
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:50
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