EURAD-2 webinar - Domain Insight 4.3.1 Geological and Tectonic Evolution in Deep Geological Disposal of Radioactive Waste

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Understanding geological and tectonic evolution is fundamental to the long-term safety assessment of deep geological repositories for radioactive waste. This webinar provides an overview of how geological processes operating over thousands to millions of years, including tectonic deformation, faulting, seismicity, volcanism, erosion, glaciation, groundwater evolution, and climate change, are evaluated within repository programmes.

Drawing on the EURAD-2 Domain Insight Geological and Tectonic Evolution, the webinar discusses how geological information contributes to site selection, repository design, safety assessment, and regulatory licensing. Attention is given to long-term geological stability and the assessment of natural processes that may influence repository performance over geological timescales.