Radioactive Wasp Nest Discovered at Former US Nuclear Bomb Site: Savannah River Site

Jul 31, 2025 United States United States Environment
Radioactive Wasp Nest Discovered at Former US Nuclear Bomb Site: Savannah River Site

A radioactive wasp nest was discovered at the Savannah River Site, a former US nuclear bomb production facility in South Carolina. The site stores nuclear waste

Radioactive Wasp Nest Found at Former Nuclear Bomb Site

A radioactive wasp nest has been discovered at the Savannah River Site near Aiken, South Carolina.

The Savannah River Site was formerly used for nuclear bomb production by the U.S. government. The location now stores radioactive waste sealed in stainless steel canisters under concrete.

The discovery raises concerns about potential environmental contamination and worker safety protocols at the facility.

Further investigation is underway to assess the extent of the radioactive contamination.

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