Actually, most fuel tanks in the UK are above ground. Much better than the US practice of requiring underground tanks.
An above ground tank can be inspected, maintained and repaired. Can't do any of those things with an underground tank.
Above ground tank = ugly eye sore fuel air bomb.
Did not know that...thanks for the information. Name the subject...there’s a Freeper who has first hand knowledge of it.
The U.S. doesn't require underground tanks. Most tanks are above ground at smaller stations because if they are underground they require very expensive leak monitoring systems. Big stations and truck stops will have underground tanks but most at most smaller stations in my area they're above ground. That might change by state but it's not a U.S. requirement.