Why Aren’t All Nuclear Power Plants Built Above Deep Mine Shafts?
In the event of an accident, the reactor could automatically drop into the shaft and be permanently sealed, preventing catastrophic fallout.
This concept is entirely feasible, regardless of geological conditions. For instance, Johannesburg’s deepest mine shaft plunges 4,000 meters straight down, demonstrating the practicality of such depths.
Adopting this innovative safety measure could drastically accelerate the green transition, providing a reliable energy solution for humanity’s ever-growing needs—one that wind and solar alone cannot fulfill.
