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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]RobertEarl
(13,685 posts)Stated better from me would be 'energy released'.
As in the energy released from Fukushima would equal how many Hiroshima bombs released energy.
But first recognize this theory has only to do with a fraction of the Pacific. Probably just 10% mol.
The main mass released is not plutonium, it is cesium. Cesium has a half life of 30 years, so that means half would decay in 30 years. When it decays it releases energy. That release of energy creates heat. Spent fuel pools create lots of heat, so there should be no doubt his cesium in the ocean is acting any different.
Being that there has never, ever, not ever even once, such a mass of cesium released into the Pacific, this is a new experiment foisted on the planet. So, if someone doesn't quite get it, well, that's understandable.
There are also a number of other radioactive materials in the water now.
One report I saw says that it appears the cesium is remaining concentrated ie, not dispersing as was expected.
So there is a lot to consider with this mess, and much to be discovered.
Back to the question: How much energy has been and is being released from Fukushima as a comparison to the energy released from the Hiroshima bomb?