Uranium-series dating of secondary carbonates near Yucca Mountain, Nevada. Applications to tectonic, paleoclimatic, and paleohydrologic problems
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Abstract
Near-surface accumulations of secondary carbonates are common in the soils and sediments of the Yucca Mountain area. These carbonates contain small amounts of uranium that allow dating by the uranium-series disequilibrium method. Preliminary results from the Yucca Mountain area indicate that the U-series methods can (1) identify multiple episodes of tectonic fracturing, (2) provide a chronologic framework for paleoclimatically significant eolian deposits, and (3) place constraints on the probable source of waters from which the carbonates precipitated.
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Muhs, D., Whitney, J., Shroba, R., Taylor, E.M., Bush, C.A., 1990, Uranium-series dating of secondary carbonates near Yucca Mountain, Nevada. Applications to tectonic, paleoclimatic, and paleohydrologic problems, Proceedings of the 1st International Topical Meeting on High Level Radioactive Waste Management. Part 1, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 8 April 1990 through 12 April 1990, p. 924-929.
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | Uranium-series dating of secondary carbonates near Yucca Mountain, Nevada. Applications to tectonic, paleoclimatic, and paleohydrologic problems |
| ISBN | 0872627519 |
| Year Published | 1990 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Publ by ASCE |
| Publisher location | Boston, MA, United States |
| First page | 924 |
| Last page | 929 |
| Conference Title | Proceedings of the 1st International Topical Meeting on High Level Radioactive Waste Management. Part 1 |
| Conference Location | Las Vegas, NV, USA |
| Conference Date | 8 April 1990 through 12 April 1990 |