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the consequences are obviously that lots of people can die and be harmed by this also there will be a lot of damage done to the prostate's area which will have to be re built

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If a nuclear weapon exploded on a nuclear Power Plant would the explosion radius increase?

No, a nuclear explosion on a nuclear power plant would not cause the explosion radius to increase. The explosion radius would be determined by the yield of the nuclear weapon itself, not by the presence of the power plant.


What is the cause and effect of nuclear power plant explosion?

The cause of a nuclear power plant explosion can be due to a loss of cooling water leading to overheating and a buildup of pressure, resulting in a steam explosion. The effect can range from release of radioactive materials into the environment, potential contamination of air, water, and soil, and long-term health and environmental consequences for nearby populations.


Is there any chance of a nuclear explosion from a nuclear power plant?

No. There is no possibility whatsoever of a nuclear power plant having a nuclear explosion. It is not physically, or even theoretically, possible for the core to be brought into a super-prompt critical geometry and held there long enough to consume enough fuel to "go nuclear".


What would happen if A nuclear Power plant was struck with a Nuclear bomb?

AnswerThere would be a gigantic explosion AnswerThe force of the actual explosion would depend entirely on the bomb. The material in the power plant would almost certainly not contribute to the force of the explosion in any way. Nuclear explosions are not merely a matter of achieving critical mass; the critical mass has to be maintained while the explosion takes place, which is not easy. The environmental damage done by the bomb would probably be worse than if it had gone off in some other place, because the radioactive material at the power plant would be scattered to some unpredictable extent.Nuclear power plants are never, or nearly never, built in cities because of the possibility of accident. A nuclear bomb hitting a nuclear power plant would possibly cause fewer fatalities than a bomb hitting a city.


Where did the largest nuclear plant melt down happen?

The largest nuclear plant meltdown happened at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine on April 26, 1986. The explosion and subsequent fire released large amounts of radioactive material into the atmosphere, resulting in one of the worst nuclear disasters in history.

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Is it possible for a nuclear plant to experience a nuclear explosion?

no


If a nuclear weapon exploded on a nuclear Power Plant would the explosion radius increase?

No, a nuclear explosion on a nuclear power plant would not cause the explosion radius to increase. The explosion radius would be determined by the yield of the nuclear weapon itself, not by the presence of the power plant.


What is the cause and effect of nuclear power plant explosion?

The cause of a nuclear power plant explosion can be due to a loss of cooling water leading to overheating and a buildup of pressure, resulting in a steam explosion. The effect can range from release of radioactive materials into the environment, potential contamination of air, water, and soil, and long-term health and environmental consequences for nearby populations.


What disasters begin with n?

nuclear plant explosion


What is famous about the city of Chernobyl?

The nuclear plant explosion of 1986


Can you give me the image of the nuclear weapon?

You could kindly refer to the links below for the images of nuclear weapon designs and their explosion consequences.


What plant planted widely after Hiroshima nuclear explosion?

hibaku jumoku


How many people died during the explosion of the nuclear power plant?

lots


Is there any chance of a nuclear explosion from a nuclear power plant?

No. There is no possibility whatsoever of a nuclear power plant having a nuclear explosion. It is not physically, or even theoretically, possible for the core to be brought into a super-prompt critical geometry and held there long enough to consume enough fuel to "go nuclear".


What would be the social consequences if a nuclear power plant exploded?

First and foremost, it is impossible for a nuclear power plant to explode. i.e. to go nuclear, because it is impossible for it to stay in prompt critical geometry long enough to consume the fuel for a runaway reaction to occur. Period. Not possible. Even if a terrorist organization infiltrated the facility and blew it up, that would be a chemical explosion, not a nuclear explosion. Yes, there would be release of radioactive materials to the environment, but it would not be a nuclear detonation as from a nuclear bomb. Get your heads straight around that. Its just not possible. The geometry is all wrong.


What are the method of controlling nuclear explosion?

nuclear explosion?


What type of reactions or fuel did the Chernobyl nuclear plant use?

The Chernobyl nuclear plant used enriched uranium as fuel in its reactor. The accident at the plant resulted in a nuclear chain reaction, leading to a catastrophic explosion and release of radioactive materials.