SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Technology Stocks : Intel Corporation (INTC)
INTC 35.53-1.1%Nov 14 9:30 AM EST

 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: nihil who wrote (89523)10/5/1999 8:10:00 PM
From: Dan3  Read Replies (1) of 186894
 
Re: the idea of a supercritical mass accumulating anywhere naturally...

Scientific American did a story about it a few years ago, although I couldn't find it on their web site. I'll try to find the backissue but I'm afraid I've thrown it away.

I have a vague recollection that some erosion process was theorized to have either caused the heavier uranium to accumulate or else it washed away whatever was acting as a moderator. I also recall some letters to the editor in following issues that were very skeptical that such a thing could have ever occurred.

Dan
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext