Evidence for ground-water stratification near Yucca Mountain, Nevada
By: K. Futa, B.D. Marshall, and Z. E. Peterman
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Abstract
Major- and trace-element concentrations and strontium isotope ratios (strontium-87/strontium-86) in samples of ground water potentially can be useful in delineating flow paths in the complex ground-water system in the vicinity of Yucca Mountain, Nevada. Water samples were collected from boreholes to characterize the lateral and vertical variability in the composition of water in the saturated zone. Discrete sampling of water-producing intervals in the saturated zone includes isolating borehole sections with packers and extracting pore water from core obtained by sonic drilling. Chemical and isotopic stratification was identified in the saturated zone beneath southern Fortymile Wash.
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Futa, K., Marshall, B., Peterman, Z.E., 2006, Evidence for ground-water stratification near Yucca Mountain, Nevada, in Proceedings of the 11th International High Level Radioactive Waste Management Conference, IHLRWM, v. 2006, Las Vegas, NV, 30 April 2006 through 4 May 2006, p. 301-306.
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | Evidence for ground-water stratification near Yucca Mountain, Nevada |
| ISBN | 0894486918; 9780894486913 |
| Volume | 2006 |
| Year Published | 2006 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Title | Proceedings of the 11th International High Level Radioactive Waste Management Conference, IHLRWM |
| First page | 301 |
| Last page | 306 |
| Conference Title | 11th International High Level Radioactive Waste Management Conference |
| Conference Location | Las Vegas, NV |
| Conference Date | 30 April 2006 through 4 May 2006 |