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I also read in the XKCD thing that it might be up to about 50° so it's probably a bit uncomfortable for most algae type things. I bet there's some good chance

I also read in the XKCD thing that it might be up to about 50° so it's probably a bit uncomfortable for most algae type things. I bet there's some good chance of getting wacky extremophiles though!

luckman212 1y ago
Would you mind sharing a link to "the xkcd thing" if you have it? edit: sorry for being lazy, I scrolled a bit more and found it.
- johnisgood 1y ago
  https://what-if.xkcd.com/29/ https://what-if.xkcd.com/29/
  - ethbr1 1y ago
    Relevant: "For the kinds of radiation coming off spent nuclear fuel, every 7 centimeters of water cuts the amount of radiation in half."
  - wiz21c 1y ago
    On the picture, the fuel rods are indeed protected by a huge quantity of water above them. But what happens below them ? They seem to be in direct contact with the ground...
    - afiori 1y ago
      I would guess that in reality they are either suspended and/or there is enough concrete at the bottom
    - jjk166 1y ago
      People tend to avoid casually tunneling under nuclear pools.
Zacharias030 1y ago
50C is terribly hot for a swim. Hot spring baths usually top out around 42-43C