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It is a common misconception that when a nuclear power plant explodes, it detonates like a nuclear bomb. The reality is far more complex, driven by thermodynamics, chemistry, and the relentless nature of decay heat. In this 15-minute documentary, we strip away the Hollywood myths to reveal the actual engineering and physics behind the world's most infamous nuclear disasters.

From the moment a uranium atom splits to the catastrophic failure of containment vessels, we analyze the chain of events that leads to a meltdown. We explore the critical role of moderators, the deadly accumulation of hydrogen gas, and the distinct differences between the steam explosion at Chernobyl and the chemical explosions at Fukushima. This is a comprehensive look at what happens when we lose control of the atom.


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