If a caldera eruption were to occur in proximity to the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, the consequences would be nothing short of catastrophic. The volcanic ash would not merely fall upon the surrounding regions of Fukushima, obstructing the cooling mechanisms of the nuclear […]
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Long-Term Management of Nuclear Waste and Plutonium-239 (Pu-239) Latest Update: 24 February 2025 1. 240,000 Years—A Legacy We Cannot Ignore Plutonium-239 (Pu-239) is an exceptionally dangerous radioactive substance produced during nuclear fission reactions. Its half-life is approximately 24,000 years, meaning that it will take […]