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Yucca Mountain: The Making of an Underground Laboratory - Video Clip
Entry ID: NUCLEARE_YUCCAMTN_VIDEO1

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Summary
Abstract: "Located about 100 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Yucca Mountain is the most
thoroughly researched site of its kind in the world.

For more than 20 years the project has involved extensive scientific study on
Yucca Mountain's geology, hydrology, biology, and climate.

Experts throughout the world agree that the most feasible and safe method for
disposing of highly radioactive materials is to store them deep underground.

The facilities you see at the surface are only a small fraction of the science
going on deep inside the distinctive ridge..."

You can view this video at: http://www.ocrwm.doe.gov/
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Link: VIEW RELATED INFORMATION
Description: This video clip can be found at the above address. The Department of Energy's
Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management is the primary creation and
distribution source for this clip.
Geographic Coverage
(Click for Interactive Map)
Spatial coordinates   
  N: 42.34   S: 34.65   E: -113.69   W: -120.35

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Originating Center
Data Center
Yucca Mountain Project, Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, U.S. Dept. of Energy Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.ocrwm.doe.gov/

Data Center Personnel
Name: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF REPOSITORY DEVELOPMENT
Phone: 1-800-225-6972
Fax: 1-702-295-5222
Contact Address:
1551 Hillshire Drive
City: Las Vegas
Province or State: Nevada
Postal Code: 89134
Country: USA
Personnel
E. BRANCH
Role: DIF AUTHOR
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2004-07-08
Last DIF Revision Date: 2006-10-26

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