The Danger Of Transporting Radioactive Materials

 There are three separate sources of hazard in the process of supplying energy by nuclear power. The radioactive materials just travel from its place of manufacture to the power station. although the power stations themselves are solidly built, the containers used for the transport of the materials are not. there are normally only two methods of transport available, namely road or rail, unfortunately and both of the these involve close contact with the general public, since the routes are sure to pass near, or even through, heavily populated areas.

 Next, there is problem of waste. allowance nuclear power stations produce wastes that in most cases will remain radioactive, and so they must be stored in one of the inconvenient ways that scientists have invented. for example they may be buried under the ground, or dropped into abandoned mines, or sunk in the sea. however, these methods do not solve the problem, since an earthquake could easily crack the containers open.

 Finally, there is problem of accidental exposure due to e leak or an explosion at the power station. as with the other two hazards, this not very likely, so it does not provide a serious objection to the nuclear program. nevertheless, it can happen.

 Separately these three types of risks are not a great cause for concern. on the whole though, the probability of disaster it still high.