The answer your probably looking for is 'melt down' however a melt down is a very rare event and the worst form of 'nuclear accident'.
the reactor accident at the chernobyl nuclear power plant.
The term "Broken Arrow" is used to indicate a nuclear accident involving a nuclear weapon that does't pose the threat indicated. The term "excursion" (as in nuclear excursion) or "criticality accident" is applied to a nuclear reactor or nuclear material accident, respectively.
Meltdown is a term that describes the melting of a nuclear-reactor core as a result of a nuclear accident
Meltdown is a term that describes the melting of a nuclear-reactor core as a result of a nuclear accident
The #4 reactor is the reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant (Pripyat, Ukraine) that exploded on April 26, 1986. It is still the worst nuclear accident to ever take place anywhere.
The part of a nuclear reactor where the nuclear reaction takes place is called the reactor core. It typically contains the fuel rods, control rods, and coolant necessary for sustaining and controlling the nuclear reaction.
After the accident at the Three Mile Island nuclear reactor, the government conducted a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the accident and implemented stricter regulations for the nuclear industry to improve safety standards. It also led to increased public awareness about the potential risks of nuclear power and influenced the decision-making process for future nuclear projects.
The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant underwent a level 7 event - the worst accident so far. The plant, located in the Soviet Union near Pripyat in Ukraine lost its number four reactor on 26 April 1986. A link to the Wikipedia article on the accident is provided.
Worst reactor accident to that date. The Japanese 2011 accident may turn out to be worse however.
There are a few dangers that are inherent in a nuclear reactor. The major danger inherent in a nuclear reactor is the effects of radiation. Radiation poisoning can be extremely deadly and harmful. Other inherent dangers include radioactive waste and the potential catastrophic damage of an accident such as at Chernobyl.
A Nuclear Reactor.
No, nothing happened like melting of people in Chernobyl nuclear reactor accident.