How close can you get to a nuclear reactor?
In a 10-mile radius, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission says the air could be unsafe to breathe in the event of a major catastrophe. In 50 miles, food and water supplies may be unsafe. Age of oldest reactor on site based on date operating license issued.
What is the potential danger from a nuclear reactor?
Nuclear energy produces radioactive waste A major environmental concern related to nuclear power is the creation of radioactive wastes such as uranium mill tailings, spent (used) reactor fuel, and other radioactive wastes. These materials can remain radioactive and dangerous to human health for thousands of years.
How long can nuclear subs stay under?
Endurance: Nuclear submarines can operate underwater for three or four months at a time and cross oceans with ease.
How far is a safe distance from a nuclear power plant?
Currently, if a radiological emergency occurs, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission recommends that anyone living within 10 miles of a plant to tune in to their local radio or television Emergency Alert System and heed the instructions from state or local officials.
How far can radiation travel?
They are able to travel tens of yards or more in air and can easily penetrate the human body. Shielding this very penetrating type of ionizing radiation requires thick, dense material such as several inches of lead or concrete.
How many nuclear submarines have been sunk?
There are currently 8 sunken nuclear submarines around the world. They all contain a nuclear reactor in various states of damage or decay. Here’s a list: Recovering a damaged reactor is much more dangerous than simply leaving it in place.
How dangerous is it to recover a nuclear submarine reactor?
There are currently 8 sunken nuclear submarines around the world. They all contain a nuclear reactor in various states of damage or decay. Here’s a list: Recovering a damaged reactor is much more dangerous than simply leaving it in place. This is obviously not the preferred way to deal with submarine reactor cores, but it’s surprisingly benign.
Will sunken submarines contaminate the waters?
Ingar Amundsen, head of international nuclear safety at the Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority, agrees that it is a question of when, not if, the sunken submarines will contaminate the waters if left as they are.
What happened to the Komsomolets nuclear submarine?
The Wreck Of This Sunken One-Of-A-Kind Soviet Nuclear Sub Is Leaking Radiation (Updated) Komsomolets and its reactor, along with a pair of nuclear-tipped torpedoes, sank in the Arctic more than 30 years ago. By Joseph Trevithick July 9, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHIGMSQtF4E