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Designing nuclear waste facilities requires unprecedented engineering to safely store radioactive material for 100,000 years—balancing geology, public trust, and evolving technology.Summary
- Finland is the first to begin trial disposal of nuclear fuel.
- Geological data is key in selecting suitable storage sites.
- Designs vary depending on waste heat and rock stability.
- Public consent is vital for the facility’s location.
- Future-proofing designs to adapt to technological changes is critical.
