Tectonic characterization of a potential high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada
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Abstract
Tectonic characterization of a potential high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, is needed to assess seismic and possible volcanic hazards that could affect the site during the preclosure (next 100 years) and the behavior of the hydrologic system during the postclosure (the following 10,000 years) periods. Tectonic characterization is based on assembling mapped geological structures in their chronological order of development and activity, and interpreting their dynamic interrelationships. Addition of mechanistic models and kinematic explanations for the identified tectonic processes provides one or more tectonic models having predictive power. Proper evaluation and application of tectonic models can aid in seismic design and help anticipate probable occurrence of future geologic events of significance to the repository and its design.
Suggested Citation
Whitney, J.W., O’Leary, D.W., 1993, Tectonic characterization of a potential high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, in Dynamic Analysis and Design Considerations for High-Level Nuclear Waste Repositories, San Francisco, CA, USA, 19 August 1992 through 20 August 1992, p. 85-96.
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | Tectonic characterization of a potential high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada |
| ISBN | 0872629457 |
| Year Published | 1993 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Publ by ASCE |
| Publisher location | New York, NY, United States |
| Larger Work Title | Dynamic Analysis and Design Considerations for High-Level Nuclear Waste Repositories |
| First page | 85 |
| Last page | 96 |
| Conference Title | Proceedings of the Dynamic Analysis and Design Considerations for High-Level Nuclear Waste Repositories |
| Conference Location | San Francisco, CA, USA |
| Conference Date | 19 August 1992 through 20 August 1992 |