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Title: Understanding the Potential for Volcanoes at Yucca Mountain

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/802604· OSTI ID:802604

By studying the rocks and geologic features of an area, experts can assess whether it is vulnerable to future volcanic eruptions. Scientists have performed extensive studies at and near Yucca Mountain to determine whether future volcanoes could possibly affect the proposed repository for nuclear waste.

Research Organization:
Yucca Mountain Project, Las Vegas, NV (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
OSTI ID:
802604
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 1 Aug 2002
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English