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What If Earth's Core Were a Geo-Reactor?

What If Earth’s Core Were a Geo-Reactor?

Deep beneath the Earth lies a mysterious and powerful force. A wellspring of nuclear energy which could one day rip us apart. Many scientists have found clues that natural nuclear reactions have occurred in the past. But should we be worried? Could the Earth’s core explode anytime soon?
What would happen if it did? How could we prevent it?

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