A nuclear energy disaster refers to a catastrophic event that occurs at a nuclear power plant, resulting in the release of large amounts of radioactive materials into the environment. These disasters can have severe consequences for human health and the surrounding ecosystem.
Imagine a pressure cooker exploding in your kitchen, releasing steam and hot contents everywhere. In a similar way, a nuclear energy disaster involves the sudden release of dangerous radioactive materials from a power plant, spreading contamination far and wide.
Reactor vessel rupture: This term refers to the breaking or cracking of the reactor vessel in a nuclear power plant, which can lead to the escape of radioactive substances.
Radioactive cloud: A radioactive cloud is formed when airborne particles contaminated with radioactivity are released into the atmosphere during a nuclear energy disaster.
Meltdown: A meltdown occurs when there is an uncontrolled overheating of the reactor core in a nuclear power plant, leading to damage and potential release of radioactive materials.
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