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Geologic and Geophysical Characterization Studies of Yucca Mountain, Nevada, A Potential High-Level Radioactive-Waste Repository
Entry ID:
USGS-DDS-058
Summary
Abstract:
The safe disposal of high-level radioactive wastes is one of the most pressing
environmental issues of modern times. At present, most of these materials are being stored under temporary conditions at many of the individual nuclear power plants where they were produced. In recognition of the need for permanent waste storage, Yucca Mountain in southwestern Nevada has been investigated by Federal ... 
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Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator:
John W. Whitney and William R. Keefer
Dataset Title:
Geologic and Geophysical Characterization Studies of Yucca Mountain, Nevada, A Potential High-Level Radioactive-Waste Repository
Dataset Series Name:
USGS Digital Data Series
Dataset Release Date:
2000
Dataset Publisher:
U.S. Geological Survey
Version:
1.0
Online Resource:
http://pubs.usgs.gov/dds/dds-058/
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COMPLETE
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Data Center
Distribution
Distribution Media:
CD-ROM
Personnel
Role:
DIF AUTHOR
Phone:
(301) 614-6898
Fax:
301-614-5268
Email:
Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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City:
Greenbelt
Province or State:
MD
Postal Code:
20771
Country:
USA
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2005-06-16
Last DIF Revision Date:
2005-06-16
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