Radiation leak at New Mexico nuclear facility caused by kitty litter

An investigation by government scientists has concluded that the radiation leak at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in New Mexico that occurred last year was caused by a combination of incompatible chemicals.

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An investigation by government scientists has concluded that the radiation leak at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in New Mexico that occurred last year was caused by a combination of incompatible chemicals. These include the wrong kind of kitty litter which was used to absorb liquids; this reacted inside a barrel of other components leading to it bursting and releasing radioactive materials. 
 

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