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Title: Shales and other argillaceous strata in the United States

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5927124· OSTI ID:5927124

This report presents detailed geologic and hydrologic data that describe shales and other argillaceous rocks; data are from the open literature. These data are intended to be used in the future to aid in assessment of various strata and their potential for repository siting. No observations, conclusions, or recommendations are made by the authors of this report relative to the suitability of various argillaceous rocks for waste disposal. There are, however, other published reports that contain technical data and evaluative statements regarding the suitability of various argillaceous rocks for repository siting. Where appropriate, the authors of this report have referenced this previously published literature and have summarized the technical data. 838 refs., 121 figs., 6 tabs.

Research Organization:
Earth Resource Associates, Inc., Athens, GA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
OSTI ID:
5927124
Report Number(s):
ORNL/Sub-84-64794/1; ON: DE85010453
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products. Original copy available until stock is exhausted
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English