The Fate of a Soviet Nuclear Sub Decades After It Sank

Nautilus | Science·Mar 25

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A Soviet nuclear submarine that sank decades ago is reportedly still leaking radiation. The submarine, which sank in the Norwegian Sea, has been releasing radioactive isotopes from the seabed for an extended period. The extent and implications of the leak are being reported, with some outlets citing specific details about the levels of radiation and the submarine's identity.

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