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Title: A characterization of faults in the Appalachian foldbelt

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6481521

The characterization is a synthesis of available data on geologic faults in the Appalachian foldbelt regarding their description, generic implications, rate of movement, and potential as geologic-seismic hazards. It is intended to assist applicants and reviewers in evaluating faults at sites for nuclear facilities.

Research Organization:
Florida State Univ., Tallahassee (USA)
OSTI ID:
6481521
Report Number(s):
NUREG/CR-1621
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English