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  • News, Posts

    25th Anniversary of the Mont Terri Rock Laboratory: Independent research improves safety

    The Mont Terri Rock Laboratory has been carrying out geological experiments in the Opalinus Clay since 1996 to assess it as a host rock for the deep geological disposal of Swiss radioactive waste and as a storage rock for CO2. On the occasion of the 25th Anniversary in the town of St Ursanne in the…

    Deep geological repositories, Deep geological repositories and interim storage, Mont Terri, Mont Terri Rock Laboratory, Research, Technical Forum on Safety, Waste Management
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    Deep geological repositories: 150 experts discuss long-term safety

    On 4 and 5 November, ENSI hosts the DECOVALEX 2019 Symposium in Brugg. This research conference welcomes international delegates to discuss the long-term safety of deep geological repositories for radioactive waste.

    Deep geological repositories, Deep Geological Repository Storage, Mont Terri, Mont Terri Rock Laboratory
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  • 2017 Research and Experience Report – ENSI-AN-10294

    Annual reports, Deep geological repositories, Documents, Interim storage facilities, Mont Terri, Mont Terri Rock Laboratory, Paul Scherrer Institute, Research, Transport, Waste Management
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  • News

    5000th Visitor at the Mont Terri Rock Laboratory

    Last saturday, the 5000th visitor of 2014 has been welcomed at the Visitor Center of the Mont Terri Rock Laboratory. ENSI participates in the Rock Laboratory with its own research projects. As a project partner, ENSI offers guided tours of the Mont Terri Rock Laboratory to interested groups.

    Deep geological repositories, Deep geological repositories and interim storage, Mont Terri Rock Laboratory, Research
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    Guided Tours of the Mont Terri Rock Laboratory

    The International Mont Terri Rock Laboratory is situated near the small town of St-Ursanne in the canton of Jura. At the Rock Laboratory, a total of 22 partners from Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, France, Japan, Canada, Spain and the US carry out research into the properties of Opalinus clay, which is a potential host rock for…

    Deep geological repositories and interim storage, Mont Terri, Mont Terri Rock Laboratory, Research
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  • Background articles

    Mont Terri Rock Laboratory

    The objective of the international Mont Terri Rock Laboratory Research Project is to study the geological, hydrogeological, geochemical and geomechanical properties of Opalinus clay. These properties are critically important for the assessment of the safety and technical feasibility of a deep geological repository for radioactive waste in this type of rock.

    Deep geological repositories and interim storage, Mont Terri, Mont Terri Rock Laboratory, Research
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