The recent disaster in Japan has caused massive damage and killed thousands -- but that's not all: The Fukushima nuclear plant may possibly be on the verge of a meltdown. Tune in to learn how meltdowns work, and what a meltdown would mean for Japan.
Josh and Chuck dive into the nuclear crisis unfolding at Japan's Fukushima power plant following the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami. They break down how nuclear reactors work, why the Mark I boiling water reactors lost their cooling systems when backup generators were flooded, and what happens when fuel rods overheat and create dangerous hydrogen gas explosions. The hosts also explain radiation measurements, compare this disaster to previous nuclear incidents like Chernobyl and Three Mile Island, and address the real risks versus media hype surrounding radioactive material potentially reaching other countries.
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