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How to build a nuclear tomb to last millennia

undefined 22, 2024

How to build a nuclear tomb to last millennia

Source: bbci

Nuclear waste remains toxic for thousands of years, necessitating secure storage. Facilities like geological disposal facilities (GDFs) are being developed in countries like France and Finland to safely contain high-level waste for up to 100,000 years. These large underground structures face challenges in site selection, community acceptance, and design. Engineers strive to ensure safety and retrievability while focusing on the long-term impact of their work on future generations.

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