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What are geological repositories ?

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Geological Repositories - A deep geological repository is a nuclear waste repository excavated deep within a stable geoloic environment. It is suited to provide a high level of long-term isolation and containment without future maintenance. In India at tarapur and kalpakkam, a wet storage facility of spend Fuel is the main mode of storage.
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