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Title: Is Chernobyl's Reactor Core Still 'Melting'?
Post by: Marlin on May 16, 2022, 01:38
Is Chernobyl's Reactor Core Still 'Melting'?

https://www.realclearscience.com/blog/2022/05/10/is_chernobyls_reactor_core_still_melting_831610.html
Title: Re: Is Chernobyl's Reactor Core Still 'Melting'?
Post by: Mounder on May 17, 2022, 07:29
"A sudden runaway reaction in the presence of rainwater could trigger an explosion that would bring down parts of the decaying building that originally housed the reactor."  Could trigger a number of things, not necessarily an explosion.  Gas buildup might be anticipated for their structure design.  The blue flash isn't an explosion.
Title: Re: Is Chernobyl's Reactor Core Still 'Melting'?
Post by: Mounder on May 17, 2022, 07:30
Quote from: Mounder on May 17, 2022, 07:29
"A sudden runaway reaction in the presence of rainwater could trigger an explosion that would bring down parts of the decaying building that originally housed the reactor." 
Could trigger a number of things, not necessarily an explosion.  Gas buildup might be anticipated for their structure design.  The blue flash isn't an explosion.