Geologic and hydrologic characterization and evaluation of the basin and range province relative to the disposal of high-level radioactive waste. Part 2: geologic and hydrologic characterization

Technical Report · Sat Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:6161248

Bedinger, M S; Sargent, K A

The geology and hydrology of the Basin and Range Province are characterized. The boundary follows the natural ground-water flow-unit boundaries that define most of the area. Factors selected for characterization are those that are considered to be significant in identification of suitable environments for waste isolation for which data are available. Factors selected for characterization include: (1) surface distribution of selected rock types; (2) unsaturated media; (3) tectonic conditions; (4) ground water hydrology; (5) ground water quality; and (6) pleistocene hydrologic features.

• Research Organization: Geological Survey, Denver, CO (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6161248
• Report Number(s): GS-CIRC-904-B
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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