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Facilities of geologiccal disposal of nuclear waste

  • Surface facilities:

    Area:1-2 square kilometers

    Vitrified wastes are enclosed in over pack and buffer materials are produced in the surface facility. Also excavation materials are stored on surface.

    Underground facilities

    Area:6-10 square kilometers

    Depth: more than 300m below the ground surface

    There are tunnels whose total extension is more than 200km to dispose of more than 40,000 vitrified wastes.

    Source : https://www.numo.or.jp/q_and_a/faq/faq100069.html