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[US Geological Survey research in radioactive waste disposal, fiscal year 1980:] Search for potential [disposal] sites

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:60056

The objective is to locate and characterize rock masses at the NTS and in southern Nevada suitable as host media for high-level radioactive wastes; to describe the areal and depth distribution and structural integrity of these rock masses; and to assess the potential for contaminant release by hydrologic transport, or as a result of tectonic, and (or) volcanic activity. From previous geologic work at NTS, the general geology is well known. Areas likely to have suitable host rocks and hydrologic conditions at depths appropriate for a repository are evaluated by detailed surface mapping, surface geophysical methods, exploratory drilling, and geophysical techniques. 10 refs., 1 figs.

Research Organization:
Geological Survey, Reston, VA (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AI08-78ET44802
OSTI ID:
60056
Report Number(s):
DOE/ET/44802--T10; ON: DE87008577
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English