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Nuclear meltdown

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A nuclear meltdown refers to a severe nuclear reactor accident where the reactor's core overheats, causing the fuel rods to melt. This can lead to the release of radioactive materials into the environment.

AP course connection

Topic JvB1WqGuq_kPGfi6SBacq: Major Environmental Disasters

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