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Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology / Re: What causes nuclear power plant meltdowns?
« on: 01/04/2021 10:29:14 »
"What usually causes nucular power plant meltdowns?"
Nothing.
That's why they don't "usually" happen.
They are actually very rare.
Wiki records just 3 major ones and another score of minor ones.
Since 8 of those were in Russian subs, you can draw your own conclusion about "what causes meltdowns".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_and_radiation_accidents_and_incidents#Nuclear_meltdown
Nothing.
That's why they don't "usually" happen.
They are actually very rare.
Wiki records just 3 major ones and another score of minor ones.
Since 8 of those were in Russian subs, you can draw your own conclusion about "what causes meltdowns".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_and_radiation_accidents_and_incidents#Nuclear_meltdown
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