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Site selection and investigation for subsurface disposal of radioactive wastes in hydraulically induced fractures

January 1, 1980

Radioactive waste is the inevitable byproduct of the generation of electricity by nuclear reactors as well as other nuclear applications. An effective solution to the problem of disposal of the long-lived and highly toxic radioactive waste is essential to the expanded use of nuclear energy. 

Publication Year 1980
Title Site selection and investigation for subsurface disposal of radioactive wastes in hydraulically induced fractures
DOI 10.3133/ofr80450
Authors Ren Jen Sun
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Open-File Report
Series Number 80-450
Index ID ofr80450
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse