VOICED: The underground bunker dealing with France's nuclear waste

The video discusses the village of Bure in Northeast France, where a significant and controversial scientific bunker is located half a kilometer underground. This site is intended for storing large amounts of nuclear waste, a byproduct of France's nuclear power industry. The Callovo-Oxfordian rock, which is 160 million years old, is used for safe storage. France relies heavily on nuclear power, and the site is designed to hold 100,000 cubic meters of waste. Local residents express concerns about the proximity and long-term safety of the storage. Scientists emphasize safety, having worked on the site for over a decade, but the project is costly, potentially reaching 35 billion euros.

What type of rock is found in Bure that makes it suitable for nuclear waste storage?

• Granite

• Callovo-Oxfordian rock

• Limestone

• Basalt

Why is France's nuclear waste storage project in Bure considered controversial?

• It is located in a densely populated area.

• It involves storing waste for tens of thousands of years.

• It is the first of its kind in the world.

• It uses untested technology.

What percentage of France's total radioactivity will be stored in Bure?

• 100%

• 99%

• 75%

• 50%

What is the estimated cost of the nuclear waste storage project in Bure?

• 10 billion euros

• 50 billion euros

• 20 billion euros

• 35 billion euros

How long have scientists been working to ensure the safety of the Bure site?

• 10 years

• 5 years

• 15 years

• 20 years