Review of previous geologic, paleoseismic, seismic, and geodetic studies at Yucca Mountain, Nevada--implications for understanding seismic hazards at the proposed high-level nuclear waste repository
Curious about Yucca Mountain? This report provides a summary of the geologic setting and previous studies of the area, including discussion of existing data gaps that limit understanding of seismic hazards in the region. Yucca Mountain is a potential geological repository for high-level radioactive waste. The site is...