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Yes, all natural radiation (in the rocks) is a result of fission (but this fission is not part of a chain reaction like in a fission bomb).
However, it is theoretically possible for natural processes to concentrate radioactive elements (uranium) to the extent where a natural nuclear fission reactor (a chain reaction like in a nuclear power plant) will form. Oklo in in Gabon is the only known location for this to have happened and consists of 16 sites at which self-sustaining nuclear fission reactions took place approximately 1.7 billion years ago.
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What will happen if the sun gets slightly closer to the Earth?
The earth will get warmer.
Where did the Kobe earth quake happen?
In Kobe, Japan.
When earthquake happen when these sections of earth crust move?
earthquakes happen when these sections of earths crust move
What would happen if there was no volcanic activity on earth at all?
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When did the christchurch earth quake happen?
September 3 2010
What does fission happen in?
Nuclear reactor
Why nuclear fission is not possible in naturally occurring uranium?
Fission in Uranium would take billions of years when its left to its own devices. Because of radioactive decay, it would either release alpha or beta radiation, or fission. The earth would have to be really old for that to maybe happen. Besides, Only less than 1% of Uranium is U-235, which is the only isotope of uranium that would fission, is found on earth.
What does happen within the sun is it fission or fusion?
Fusion only, there are no heavy elements like uranium so there can be no fission taking place
Which can't be created on earth fussion or fission?
Both can be created on earth, and both have been. Fission has been used in atomic bombs, and fusion has been used in hydrogen bombs.
How does fission happen?
Nuclear fission, the fission or "splitting" of an atomic nucleus, can happen in two basic ways. One is a form of natural radioactive decay called spontaneous fission. The atom just "splits" apart. The other involves the absorption of a neutron, and fission can occur as a result of this as well. Both spontaneous fission and neutron absorption are described in separate questions here on WikiAnswers. You'll find links to them below.
What must happen for an electron to move to a higher energy level?
Fission
Where in space do fission and fussion reactions happen and what is the result?
Fission and fussion manly occar in a star or a sun. The reason that a star or a sun is bright is because of the heat that is given off of from fission and fussion.
Is fission in the moon?
The moon is a solid rock that reflects the sun's light back to Earth. It does not under go wither fission or fusion.
What will happen when you mix bleach and peroxide?
it will create nuclear fission that is highly potent
Which nuclear reaction is used on earth to produce electricity?
Nuclear fission
What happen when fission react to the nucleus?
The nucleus splits into two parts, which are called the fission products. Free neutrons are also released, and some gamma radiation.
Where does fission happen in universe?
There is evidence that it did occur on earth some two billion years ago, in a few places with high levels of uranium present. As far as the rest of the Universe, we just don't know.
