A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes (1983)

Chapter: Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems

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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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Suggested Citation: "Geologic, Hydrologic, and Geochemical Properties of Geologic Waste-Disposal Systems." National Research Council. 1983. A Study of the Isolation System for Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19446.
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