Phrases with «geologic disposal»

Geologic disposal refers to the process of safely storing and permanently disposing of hazardous materials or waste deep underground, usually in specially designed sites called repositories. It involves selecting appropriate geologic formations, such as deep rock formations or salt domes, where the waste can be isolated from the environment for an extended period of time, minimizing the potential risks to humans and the environment. Full definition

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Sentences with «geologic disposal»

Many of these transuranic isotopes have long half - lives, which can create long - term engineering challenges for geologic disposal. (gehitachiprism.com)
The many serious technical deficiencies of the Yucca Mountain site and DOE's flawed approach to geologic disposal notwithstanding, the most potentially explosive aspect of the federal program is the reality that tens of thousands of shipments of deadly spent nuclear fuel and high - level radioactive waste will travel the nation's highways and railroads - through 43 states and thousands of communities, day after day for upwards of 40 years. (sric.org)
Many of these transuranic isotopes have very long half - lives, which can create long - term engineering challenges for geologic disposal, as well as a problem with public perception of the issue of waste disposal. (gehitachiprism.com)
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Phrases with «geologic disposal»

Sentences with «geologic disposal»

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