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What are three major hazards for possible nuclear waste storage sites?
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Flooding, earthquakes, volcanic action.
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The difference between nuclear waste and nuclear weapons?
The exact contents of radioactive waste from a nuclear power plant and radioactive fallout from a nuclear weapon can vary widely but are likely to be similar in their primary isotopes.The major difference between the radioactive waste from a nuclear power plant and radioactive fallout from a nuclear weapon is that the waste is normally contained and will not enter the environment (unless an accident happens) while the fallout is dispersed into the environment and is carried by the wind (sometimes all the way around the world multiple times).
Are some nuclear wastes stored for centuries to prevent dangerous radioactivity from escaping?
Yes. Some radioactive waste, like spent nuclear fuel, remains highly radioactive for thousands of years. Attempts were made to reprocess the spent fuel, but it is extremely dangerous and it is not very cost effective in many cases to do so. There are other forms of radioactive waste generated every day, but we work at being careful about what we generate to avoid having to store it. But the problem with nuclear fuel is a major one. Spent fuel is far and away the major contributor to high level radioactive waste in the world. Consider that 235U and 239Pu are the most common nuclear fuels. When they fission, they leave behind fission products. (The atom of fissile material "split in two" and there are a pair of fission fragments. Different pairs of fragments are possible.) With either fuel, there are over a dozen fission products from the fission process that have a half-life measured in thousands of years. There are a lot of fission products in the spent fuel, they are highly radioactive, and the remain highly radioactive for thousands of years after use. We can't just throw them away.
How do you play a D minor chord on guitar?
Do you know how to play a major chord? If so, flatten the 3rd and presto, it's minor.
What is the statute of limitations on failure appear in Alabama?
In Alabama, there is no statue of limitation on failure to appear in court. In case of minor offences, it will not be a major felony. However if a warrant is obtained by the police, avoiding arrest is not possible.
What is the relative of c major to a minor?
The relative major to c minor is Eb major.
What are the potential hazards and associated risks with storage in the workplace?
Spills and fires are the major hazards associated with most workplace storage facilities.
What are two major worries about nuclear energy?
1. What to do for long term storage of the spent fuel 2. Whether rogue states or even criminal gangs might develop nuclear weapons.
How are natural hazards and environmental hazards different?
good Q: natural hazards are hazards that are caused by things in nature e.i. an earthquake happens and causes a nuclear power plant to explode (japan) an environmental hazard on the other hand is something cause by people that affect the environment (pollution affecting major cities e.i. new york, Chicago, and Miami ect...)
What are the hazards in mountain areas?
some of the major hazards in mountain areas are avalanche and landslides.
Is Nuclear Medicine safe?
The Hazards Hazards in the nuclear medicine environment range from radioactive hazards to mechanical hazards. In most modalities, radiation safety concerns center on the radiation produced by the machine during the procedure. In nuclear medicine, the concerns relate to the storage and handling of radioactive isotopes, which is tightly regulated, according to Tim Zinsmeister, RTN, CNMT, nuclear medicine manager at Akron, Ohio's Summa Health System. "Radiopharmaceuticals, used in nuclear medicine, typically have a half-life anywhere between 2 hours and 8 days," Zinsmeister says. While these substances are low dose and have a relatively short half-life, it is important to be aware of their existence and dangers. Protective clothing and monitoring devices are used to help prevent or detect exposure. One major concern in the handling of these substances is the possibility of contamination of the equipment. Contamination can cause false readings during calibrations or patient studies, and it presents a danger of unwanted exposure. Nuclear medicine technicians and biomeds use a radiation survey meter to check the area and clothing for cross contamination and take appropriate action if any is found.
What are major health hazards in America today?
The major health hazards in America today is heart disease, cancer and diabetics. Mostly lung cancer is common in America.
What is the problem with storing nuclear waste material?
The challenge of making nuclear power safer doesn't end after the power has been generated. Nuclear fuel remains dangerously radioactive for thousands of years after it is no longer useful in a commercial reactor. The resulting waste disposal problem has become a major challenge for policymakers.
What is a major cause of workplace injuries?
Types of accident hazards associated with the workplace include biological hazards, chemical hazards, ergonomic hazards, and physical hazards. Common physical hazards include unguarded machinery, loud noise, and spills.
Is the atmosphere the major storage area for earths water?
The atmosphere is ONE OF the major storage areas for Earth's waters
What are the major natural hazards of North America?
Earthquakes Tornados Floods Hurricanes
What is the major disasters in Iowa?
Tornadoes and floods are the biggest hazards in Iowa.
What is full form of CIMAH?
Control of Industrial Major Accident Hazards
