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How is nuclear hazard caused?
The destruction caused by radioactive materials is due to emissions of hazardous ionizing radiation (radioactive decay)...
What is the greatest danger in a nuclear power plant?
Nuclear Energy Produces Radioactive Waste A major environmental concern related to nuclear energy is the creation of...
How far is safe from a nuclear blast?
Minor first-degree burns can occur up to 11 km (6.8 miles) away, and third-degree burns, which destroy and blister skin...
Is nuclear safety safe?
With NRC oversight and layers of safety precautions, a nuclear plant is one of the safest industrial environments in the...
Do nuclear tests cause radiation?
All people born since 1951 have received some exposure to radiation due to consequences related to weapons testing. Some...
Can nuclear power explode?
A nuclear explosion cannot occur because the fuel is not compact enough to allow an uncontrolled chain reaction. The MIT...
When was nuclear weapons banned?
Following Senate approval, the treaty that entered into force on October 10, 1963 banned nuclear weapons testing in the...
How destructive is a nuclear submarine?
Each submarine has up to eight missiles on board and each missile carries up to five nuclear bombs (or warheads) on it. A ...