A spent fuel rod that has been removed from a nuclear power plant reactor core is essentially safe from radioactivity after a period of about 10 years.

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A spent fuel rod remains highly radioactive for thousands of years and requires careful handling and storage to prevent harmful exposure to humans and the environment. After 10 years, the radioactivity of the spent fuel rod has only decreased to about 10% of its original level.

A Spent Fuel Rod That Has Been Removed from a Nuclear