Turtles Carry Nuclear Waste In Shells

Turtles, those ancient and resilient creatures, have been silently recording the history of our planet’s nuclear activities.

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Recent studies have unveiled that the shells of turtles and tortoises contain traces of uranium.

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This offers a unique and detailed record of radioactive contamination over time.

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Turtle shells grow in layers, much like the rings of a tree.

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Each layer captures a snapshot of the environmental conditions at the time of growth.

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Scientists have discovered that when turtles are exposed to radioactive materials, such as nuclear fallout.

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In the US alone, vast amounts of soil and water are estimated to be contaminated due to past nuclear activities.

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Even turtles that weren’t alive during the peak of nuclear activities showed traces of nuclear waste in their shells.

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