Terrestrial Spontaneous Fission & Unstable Isotopes

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Terrestrial spontaneous fission does indeed create unstable isotopes similar to those produced in nuclear reactors. The isotopes generated are consistent with the decay chain of the starting element, regardless of whether the fission occurs naturally or in a man-made reactor. This confirms that both processes yield comparable isotopic results.

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Does terrestrial spontaneous fission or natural fission create unstable isotopes similar to nuclear fission in reactors?
 
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Absolutely. You get all of the normal isotopes in the decay chain of your starting element regardless of whether it's a natural or man-made reactor.
 
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