Description
Geosphere includes the rock surrounding the repository. It also includes deep groundwater present in the saturated zone in the bedrock, ventilation shafts, gas and grout injected into fractures in the rock during construction of the repository to prevent water inflow to tunnels and other repository cavities.
SKB Number
SKB FEP Number
CompBio01
Main Category
Main category for FEP
Biosphere
Sub-category
Sub-category for FEP
Biosphere component
References
Bibliographic references to obtain more information
SR-Site Biosphere process report, R-10-37, Section(s) 5.1