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GSA Reviews in Engineering Geology
Deep Geologic Repositories
Editor(s)
Norbert T. Rempe
Norbert T. Rempe
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Geological Society of America
Volume
19
Copyright:
Geological Society of America, Inc.
© The Geological Society of America, Inc. 2008, ISBN 978-0-8137-5819-0$9.00
ISBN electronic:
9780813758190
ISBN print:
9780813741192
Publication date:
January 01, 2008
Deep Geologic Repositories reviews the success stories of underground waste isolation. It focuses on repositories that did, do, and will permanently and safely isolate dangerous materials from the near-surface biosphere. Complementary topics address the isolation capability of average crustal rock, investigations at one representative underground research laboratory, and the geologic preservation of fission products from Precambrian nuclear reactors. An international cast of contributors presents proven practical solutions to a formerly confounding issue in environmental and engineering geology: What do we do with wastes that retain their dangerous characteristics in human terms forever? The principal answer: Recycling into the lithosphere by “reverse” mining.
Deep Geologic Repositories
Editor(s): Norbert T. Rempe
https://doi.org/10.1130/REG19
ISBN (print): 9780813741192
ISBN (electronic): 9780813758190
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Published: 2008
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Table of Contents
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Carbonaceous substances in Oklo reactors—Analogue for permanent deep geologic disposal of anthropogenic nuclear wasteAuthor(s)David J. Mossman;David J. MossmanDepartment of Geography, Mount Allison University, 144 Main Street, Sackville, New Brunswick E4L 1A7, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:François Gauthier-Lafaye;François Gauthier-LafayeCentre de Géochemie de la Surface, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, 1 rue Blessig, 67084 Strasbourg Cedex, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Adriana Dutkiewicz;Adriana DutkiewiczSchool of Geosciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Ralf BrüningRalf BrüningDepartment of Physics, Mount Allison University, 67 York Street, Sackville, New Brunswick E4L 1E6, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Disposal of radioactive waste in rock caverns: Current situation in the Czech RepublicAuthor(s)Frantisek WollerFrantisek WollerGeological Repository Development, Radioactive Waste Repository Authority, Dlazdena 6, 110 00 Prague 1, Czech RepublicSearch for other works by this author on:
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Reverse mining—The development of deep geologic isolation of hazardous (chemotoxic) waste in Germany and its international prospectsAuthor(s)Hartmut W.J. SchadeHartmut W.J. SchadeRetired, State of Hessen Bureau of Mines, Karl-Josef-Schlitt-Strasse, 44 D-65195 Wiesbaden, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Underground repositories for chemically toxic waste in German salt and potash minesAuthor(s)Hartmut BehnsenHartmut BehnsenK+S Entsorgung GmbH, Verband der Kaliund Salzindustrie e.V., Postfach 080651, 10006 Berlin, Germany, and Reinhardtstrasse 18A, 10117 Berlin, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Geological characterization of the Asse salt mine for mining, disposal of radioactive waste, and proof of long-term safetyAuthor(s)G. Gärtner;G. GärtnerHelmholtz Center Munich—German Research Center for Environmental Health (GmbH), 38319 Remlingen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:N. Stockmann;N. StockmannHelmholtz Center Munich—German Research Center for Environmental Health (GmbH), 38319 Remlingen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:H. Fricke;H. FrickeHelmholtz Center Munich—German Research Center for Environmental Health (GmbH), 38319 Remlingen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:R. WallmüllerR. WallmüllerHelmholtz Center Munich—German Research Center for Environmental Health (GmbH), 38319 Remlingen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Geological features of the Morsleben repository and their relevance for long-term safetyAuthor(s)W. Brewitz;W. BrewitzGesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit, Fachbereich Endlagersicherheitsforschung (Final Repository Safety Research Division), Theodor-Heuss-Strasse 4, D-38122 Braunschweig, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:J. Droste;J. DrosteGesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit, Fachbereich Endlagersicherheitsforschung (Final Repository Safety Research Division), Theodor-Heuss-Strasse 4, D-38122 Braunschweig, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:G. Stier-FriedlandG. Stier-FriedlandBundesamt für Strahlenschutz (Federal Office for Radiation Protection), Fachbereich Sicherheit nuklearer Entsorgung (Department of Safety for Nuclear Waste Management), Willy-Brandt-Strasse 5, D-38226 Salzgitter, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Repositories for low- and intermediate-level radioactive wastes in FinlandAuthor(s)Timo Äikäs;Timo ÄikäsPosiva Oy, 27160 Olkiluoto, FinlandSearch for other works by this author on:Pekka AnttilaPekka AnttilaFortum Nuclear Services Ltd., PO Box 100, Keilaniementie 1, Espoo, FIN-00048 Fortum, FinlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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Geological disposal of radioactive waste—Experience from operating facilities in SwedenAuthor(s)Olle Olsson;Olle OlssonSwedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Co. (SKB), Box 250, 101 24 Stockholm, SwedenSearch for other works by this author on:Tommy Hedman;Tommy HedmanSwedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Co. (SKB), Box 250, 101 24 Stockholm, SwedenSearch for other works by this author on:Bo Sundman;Bo SundmanSwedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Co. (SKB), Box 250, 101 24 Stockholm, SwedenSearch for other works by this author on:Christer SvemarChrister SvemarSwedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Co. (SKB), Box 250, 101 24 Stockholm, SwedenSearch for other works by this author on:
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Lessons from early site investigations at the Waste Isolation Pilot PlantAuthor(s)Dennis W. Powers;Dennis W. PowersConsulting Geologist, 140 Hemley Road, Anthony, Texas 79821, USASearch for other works by this author on:Robert M. HoltRobert M. HoltDepartment of Geology and Geological Engineering, University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi 38677, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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The French underground research laboratory in Bure as a precursor for deep geological repositoriesAuthor(s)Jacques Delay;Jacques DelayLaboratoire de recherche souterrain de Meuse/Haute-Marne, Agence nationale pour la gestion des déchets radioactifs, RD 960, F-55290 Bure, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:André Lesavre;André LesavreParc de la Croix Blanche, 1-7 rue Jean Monnet, Agence nationale pour la gestion des déchets radioactifs, F-92298 Châtenay-Malabry, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Yannick WileveauYannick WileveauLaboratoire de recherche souterrain de Meuse/Haute-Marne, Agence nationale pour la gestion des déchets radioactifs, RD 960, F-55290 Bure, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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Suitability of generic rock to isolate dangerous wasteAuthor(s)Bernard L. CohenBernard L. CohenPhysics Department, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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