Understanding the Potential for Volcanoes at Yucca Mountain

[摘要] By studying the rocks and geologic features of an area, experts can assess whether it is vulnerable to future volcanic eruptions. Scientists have performed extensive studies at and near Yucca Mountain to determine whether future volcanoes could possibly affect the proposed repository for nuclear waste.

[发布日期] 2002-08-01 [发布机构] United States. Department of Energy. Yucca Mountain Project Office.

[关键词] Radioactive Wastes;Volcanoes;Yucca Mountain;12 Management Of Radioactive Wastes, And Non-Radioactive Wastes From Nuclear Facilities