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Could nuclear reactions inside the earth emit radiation that is picked up by these detectors? I think probably not. But if so, imagine molten nuclear fuel comin
by phkahler 3y ago
Could nuclear reactions inside the earth emit radiation that is picked up by these detectors? I think probably not. But if so, imagine molten nuclear fuel coming together and creating extra energy that soon after produces earthquakes.
- deepserket 3y agoWhat
- gus_massa 3y agoIt's more complicated, but oversimplifying each nuclear reaction produces gamma rays with a different energy, so you can use that energy to identify the source. (It's like the color of light.) Also, I think most of those detectors are directional.