[ adj ] beneath the surface <adj.all> subsurface materials of the moon
The deal would include about 3,000 acres plus buildings; Kennecott Copper Corp. has to donate the subsurface rights, Martin said on a recent tour of the decaying yet sound 14-story concentration mill and leeching plant.
Though he agrees that disturbing some of the subsurface oil might damage the environment further, he says flatly: "Exxon should return next summer.
Reilly said another summer cleanup would be warranted if a subsurface problem of any size remains next spring.
All too often, he adds, the next tide flushes deeply imbedded crude from subsurface crannies and recoats cleaned beaches.