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Chapter 19, Problem 19.26P
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We have to give the reasons why natural nuclear reactors were able to form 2 billion years ago
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The notion that nuclear reactors are only man made is a false statement.Natural nuclear reactors existed before the advent of humans around 2 billion years ago. There are several reasons for which these natural nuclear reactors could form. There are indications that the conditions necessary for a natural nuclear reactor to develop could have been present in ancient uranium deposits which are highly energetic fissionable materials.
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What were the reasons why natural nuclear reactors were able to form 2 billion years ago?
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