The use of underground space for various needs has seen a significant growth in recent year. This possibility is also reflected in the concept of construction underground nuclear facilities. Based on previous experience, success in the future might be bound to such as smaller nuclear facilities by some named as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Suitable locations at appropriate depth taking advantage of the natural barrier properties afforded by the good quality bedrock have important influence on providing appropriate natural circumstances for SMRs. Underground sitting can provide superior protection compared to that of a surface serviced sitting in many critical situations and subsequent devastating consequences for the operation of a nuclear facility. Complicated underground complex needed for a nuclear power system need special attention calling for dedicated investigations and also research on such as issues as earthquake hazard, although the latter seems to be documented being advantageous already. The paper will present a case that clearly shows the obvious advantages of the use of underground space for current available nuclear technologies and assessments of seismic loads influences on nuclear underground structures.
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