Could nuclear waste be disposed of in inactive volcanoes?

Could nuclear waste be disposed of in inactive volcanoes? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world. read more

Of course you COULD dispose of rad-waste in an inactive volcano. You COULD dispose of it anywhere, well, anywhere the locals weren’t coming at you with guns or other weapons. read more

That’s an interesting question, and the logic is half right – the center of the Earth would be a very good place to put nuclear waste. It’s a big place, already kept warm by radioactive elements. read more

Shorter half-life nuclear material, such as strontium-90 (half-life of roughly 30 years) could theoretically be stored/disposed of in volcanoes, but the most dangerous waste that humans need to manage are those with incredibly long half-lives. read more