From abstract: This report describes the Chariot test at Ogotoruk Creek that is topographically and geologically well-situated for the construction of an experimental deep-water excavation as proposed by the AEC.

This is a preliminary geologic map of a section of the Nevada Test Site.

From introduction: This report details the seismic measurements by the USGS during the pre-Gnome high-explosives tests near Carlsbad, New Mexico.

The Topopah Spring and Timber Mountain 15-minute quadrangles comprising about 500 square miles in southern Nye County, Nev., are bounded by longitudes 116°15' W. and 116°30' W. and by latitudes 36°45' N. and 37°15' N. (fig. 1) The quadrangles are mostly within the Nevada Test Site and are approximately 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas (fig. 1). Lathrop Wells, the nearest town, is about 10 miles south of the southern boundary of the Topopah Spring quadrangle.

From introduction: This report summarizes the location, gross geologic features, and natural resources of the major sedimentary basins in the United States, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.

From introduction: This report describes the geology of the area only to the extent necessary for preliminary evaluation of the possibilities for the disposal of liquid radioactive waste by injection through deep wells. Their value will increase with development of extensive commercial production of atomic power and attendant creation of radioactive waste from the processing of spent fuel elements. The disposal of liquid waste in deep reservoirs is only one of several possibilities that must be considered.

Abstract: "Crandallite ores may be useful in the treatment of nuclear waste solutions because of their reactivity with strontium in weakly acid solutions and in alkaline solutions containing aluminum. The exchange capacity of the crandallite samples studies is not very high, being 6-10 miliequivalents of strontium and 2 milliequivalents of cesium per 100 grams of active phosphatic material. However, strontium removal is many times more effective from alkaline solutions, precipitation being the dominant mechanism. The removal of strontium is even more complete in alkaline solutions containing aluminate ions."

From introduction: The purpose of this report is to describe the geology of the rocks in the different sedimentary basins in relation to problems of disposal of liquid radioactive wastes in the ground.

From introduction: The maps and tables comprising this report are being transmitted at this time to provide interested users with a summary of the geology of the Ul2e tunnel system. The system was constructed to provide access to underground test sites. This report contains part of the geologic information obtained from investigations conducted by the U. S. Geological Survey to determine the geologic environment of the underground test sites. Results of geophysical and radiometric surveys, and physical properties are being studied. This work was done on behalf of the U. S. Atomic Energy Commission.

Discussing peaceful applications of nuclear explosions

From introduction: This report details the results of geologic investigations in support of Project Chariot.

The following report is the last in a series of periodic reports covering investigations made by the U.S. Geological Survey on behalf of the Divisions of Raw Materials and Research of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. The following is a bibliography of Geological Survey publications stemming from investigations on radioactive materials and deposits since 1942.

Abstract: "ground-water test well A was drilled to a depth of 1,870 feet with rotary and cable-tool equipment. Only alluvial materials were penetrated. These were saturated below 1,605 feet. Pumping and bailing tests indicate that the minimum transmissibility of the alluvium is about 800 gallons per day per foot. The specific capacity was 1.9 gallons per minute per foot of drawdown after 1 hours of pumping at rates of both 41 and 60 gallons per minute. A suite of geophysical logs, a summary of contract costs, and a detailed description of drilling equipment and casing record are presented."

From introduction: This report contains the results of a preliminary study of limestone deposits in the United States and Alaska for the purpose of selecting those deposits of sufficient size, relief, and purity in which to conduct an underground nuclear test.

The following report covers earthquake frequency data for the period 1945-59 for the states of California, Nevada, Washington, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. Additionally, it presents earthquake-frequency data for 100-mile square areas in California, Nevada, Washington, and Montana-Wyoming.

From introduction: The general objectives of this Geological Survey were to study the geologic and geophysical studies of the effects of underground nuclear explosions under Rainier Mesa.

From abstract: This report presents details of two test holes which were drilled to determine ground-water conditions in the near vicinity of the nuclear shot point.

From introduction: This report summarizes the basic information that has been collected on 49 wells and test holes in the Nevada Test Site, together with information on 9 springs.

From introduction: This report details the results of a 256-pound high explosive cratering experiment at the Chariot test site 110 miles north of the Arctic Circle.

From introduction: This summary report of the geology of the Appalachian basin was prepared as part of the Radioactive Disposal Program being conducted by the USGS on behalf of the Division of Reactor Development of the AEC.

The following report follows geological investigations made on the 410 Area of the Nevada Test Site.

The following report covers the study of a small composite stock at Oak Spring, Nevada, known as Climax granite to study the seismic effect of a deep nuclear explosion contained in a large volume of unfractured rock.

The following report summarizes the known information to date of June 1961 on the Sand Range as it pertains to the Shoal experiments.

From introduction: This report summarizes the work that was done at the wells and brings together the available data on depth to bottom, depth to water level, discharge rate, and draw-down for each well, together with coefficients of transmissibility determined in aquifer tests.