Area geological characterization report for the Palo Duro and Dalhart Basins, Texas

Technical Report · Fri Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983

OSTI ID:5283602

The present state of knowledge of the geology, hydrogeology, and seismology of the Palo Duro and Dalhart basins is summarized as a basis for future siting studies for a high-level nuclear waste repository. Large portions of the Texas Panhandle, and especially the Palo Duro basin, have stable geologic conditions and a favorable evaporite stratigraphy that warrant further study. Five salt-bearing formations containing thick salt units are present within the basin. Salt beds appear to be persistent over wide areas, relatively flat lying and structurally undisturbed. Available hydrogeologic data suggest that favorable conditions for waste isolation are widespread. The level and rate of seismic activity are low throughout the Texas Panhandle. 335 references, 83 figures, 17 tables.

• Research Organization: Stone and Webster Engineering Corp., Denver, CO (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-83CH10140
• OSTI ID: 5283602
• Report Number(s): DOE/CH/10140-1; ON: DE84003379
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products. Original copy available until stock is exhausted
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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