SL-1 Disaster: The 1961 Idaho Nuclear Accident

Discover the true story of the SL-1 reactor accident in Idaho on January 3, 1961, caused by a control rod withdrawal. ⚛️

SL-1 Disaster: The 1961 Idaho Nuclear Accident
Dr Ben Miles
8.0M views • Oct 19, 2025
SL-1 Disaster: The 1961 Idaho Nuclear Accident

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On January 3, 1961, the SL-1 nuclear reactor in Idaho suffered a rapid criticality accident caused by the sudden withdrawal of a single control rod during maintenance. This disaster exposed critical reactor design flaws and prompted the nuclear industry to adopt rigorous safety standards focused on control rod redundancy and operational discipline.
Source Article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SL-1

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