devance Posted September 16, 2007 http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/...70911092139.htm Also use for dumpimg trash even radioactive, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foolsbreath Posted September 16, 2007 Umm, The story you have posted is about methane release in areas where there are methane hydrates becoming disturbed due to permafrost melt Similar hydrates exist in deep ocean and could be disturbed by warming ocean temperatures But nothing about volcanoes, and I don't believe anyone will be considering dumping radioactive material into volcanoes That would be a recipe for disaster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace Posted September 17, 2007 Havent read the link (judging by Foolsbreaths comments, it probably wasnt a big issue), but how would you propose someone taps the energy provided by something as unpredictable as a volcano? Understandably, there would be a tremendous amount of energy up for grabs, but tapping it would prove to be a very difficult process... Plus, how could you transport the energy to the places where it would be consumed? Most cities and factories (where the energy would be most resourcefully used) are located far away from the dangers of active volcanoes to avoid the possible catastrophies associated with them. Transporting energy has always been a big issue (from what I remember hearing, this was one of the issues with hydro-related energy sources too) and would be another huge setback for such an idea. Nice method of thinking tho! I'm sure there are much more clued up folks on the energy scene around who could provide a bit more insight, but these are a couple issues that I can see straight up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teonanacatl Posted September 17, 2007 geothermal power has been discussed, would be same principle as using a volcano i would assume. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devance Posted September 18, 2007 They are a source of goethemal power. Fault lines. As I understand it volcano will contunues to erupt is just the earth crust thats moving at a slow rate, So using a volcano as a dump site for nonradioactive waste is a idea. But for radioactive waste the long term problem is to use glass supposedly, but the metal titataniun can get crystalized so the solution is encase with with 4 inches of silicon. Volcanic rock is silicon but maybe try using low level radioactive waste is a test. If its gassed out can be tested. Can't be as bad as testing above ground in 40s with whatever. Cancer from smoking just was propaganda exercise that worked. Lava doesn't break down very fast. And encased. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foolsbreath Posted September 19, 2007 But for radioactive waste the long term problem is to use glass supposedly, but the metal titataniun can get crystalized so the solution is encase with with 4 inches of silicon.Volcanic rock is silicon but maybe try using low level radioactive waste is a test. If its gassed out can be tested. Can't be as bad as testing above ground in 40s with whatever. Cancer from smoking just was propaganda exercise that worked. Lava doesn't break down very fast. And encased. LOL problem is, Volcanoes have a habit of exploding and sending their contents kilometres into the atmosphere where jet streams will carry the ash very large distances very quickly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Posted September 26, 2007 (edited) LOL problem is, Volcanoes have a habit of exploding and sending their contents kilometres into the atmosphere where jet streams will carry the ash very large distances very quickly This would be my concern, coupled with the unpredictable nature of how they erupt. I do like the idea though - maybe there are certain volcanoes that we can track the magma flow and send the radioactive waste to the center of the earth? Edited September 26, 2007 by five Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
