A Test of the Refraction Seismic Method on the Hanford Project

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Information was desired on applicability of seismic methods of geophysical exploration in helping to better define and refine hydrological and geological factors affecting ground disposal of liquid radioactive wastes. To date most of information on the area geology has been obtained from surface mapping and well drilling, although it has long been recognized that geophysical techniques may greatly assist in defining the geology of the region. Although direct measurements are generally preferred to indirect measurements have proven extremely valuable in many applications. Careful analysis of field data from geophysical measurements, and correlation with known geologic conditions, should provide significant knowledge … continued below

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Raymond, J. R. September 25, 1959.

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  • Main Title: A Test of the Refraction Seismic Method on the Hanford Project
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  • Series Title: Hanford Works Reports
  • Added Title: Hanford Works Report HW-61796

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Information was desired on applicability of seismic methods of geophysical exploration in helping to better define and refine hydrological and geological factors affecting ground disposal of liquid radioactive wastes. To date most of information on the area geology has been obtained from surface mapping and well drilling, although it has long been recognized that geophysical techniques may greatly assist in defining the geology of the region. Although direct measurements are generally preferred to indirect measurements have proven extremely valuable in many applications. Careful analysis of field data from geophysical measurements, and correlation with known geologic conditions, should provide significant knowledge of earth formations. Geophysical methods do not directly determine depth, type and composition of underground earth materials, but rely rather on detecting differences in physical properties (elastic wave velocity, magnetic susceptibility, density or electrical resistivity) of such earth materials.

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Raymond, J. R. A Test of the Refraction Seismic Method on the Hanford Project, report, September 25, 1959; Washington D.C.. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1255122/: accessed July 13, 2026), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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