Studies of geology and hydrology in the Basin and Range Province, southwestern United States, for isolation of high-level radioactive waste

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OSTI ID:6535529

Bedinger, M S; Sargent, K A; Langer, W H ^[1]

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1. Geological Survey, Reston, VA (USA)

Geologic and hydrologic factors in the Rio Grande region, New Mexico and Texas, of the Basin and Range Province were examined to provide a basis for further study to identify prospective areas that may provide isolation of high-level radioactive waste from the accessible environment. The Rio Grande region, New Mexico and Texas, one of six regions, is characterized with respect to guidelines pertaining to geology and potential host media; Quaternary tectonic conditions; ground-water hydrology, including Pleistocene hydrologic conditions; and mineral and energy resources.

• OSTI ID: 6535529
• Resource Relation: Other Information: USGS Technical Paper P1370-C; Related Information: List 976
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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