GSA Bookstore

Table of Contents - Reviews in Engineering Geology (REG019)

Deep Geologic Repositories

edited by Norbert T. Rempe

Preface and acknowledgments		vii
1.	Carbonaceous substances in Oklo reactors—Analogue for permanent deep geologic disposal of anthropogenic nuclear waste David J. Mossman, François Gauthier-Lafaye, Adriana Dutkiewicz, and Ralf Brüning	1
2.	Disposal of radioactive waste in rock caverns: Current situation in the Czech Republic Frantisek Woller	15
3.	Reverse mining—The development of deep geologic isolation of hazardous (chemotoxic) waste in Germany and its international prospects Hartmut W.J. Schade	23
4.	Underground repositories for chemically toxic waste in German salt and potash mines Hartmut Behnsen	31
5.	Geological characterization of the Asse salt mine for mining, disposal of radioactive waste, and proof of long-term safety G. Gärtner, N. Stockmann, H. Fricke, and R. Wallmüller	41
6.	Geological features of the Morsleben repository and their relevance for long-term safety W. Brewitz, J. Droste, and G. Stier-Friedland	53
7.	Repositories for low- and intermediate-level radioactive wastes in Finland Timo Äikäs and Pekka Anttila	67
8.	Geological disposal of radioactive waste—Experience from operating facilities in Sweden Olle Olsson, Tommy Hedman, Bo Sundman, and Christer Svemar	73
9.	Lessons from early site investigations at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Dennis W. Powers and Robert M. Holt	81
10.	The French underground research laboratory in Bure as a precursor for deep geological repositories Jacques Delay, André Lesavre, and Yannick Wileveau	97
11.	Suitability of generic rock to isolate dangerous waste Bernard L. Cohen	113