Volcanic Hazard
Agency for Nuclear Projects researchers have predicted that a volcanic eruption at Yucca Mountain is probable within the design life (State of Nevada, 1997).
Five volcanic centers are located within 10 miles of the site (YMP, 2000).
Geophysical studies suggest that there are buried volcanic features beneath the site (State of Nevada, 1997).
“Renewed volcanic activity in the Yucca Mountain area is real, but the exact location of this future activity cannot be predicted.” (State of Nevada, 1997).