Why don't nuclear reactions in nature result in atomic bomb-like explosions?

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Nuclear reactions happen all of the time in nature. Explain why we have never seen a nuclear reaction resulting in an atomic bomb-like explosion in nature.


What role do neutrons play in the atomic nucleus?



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In a nuclear reactor, nuclear reactions also happen all the time. Still, (most of) our nuclear reactors - luckily - aren't atomic bombs either. Still they have a lot in common. If you can explain the difference, then you will probably find some inspiration for your answer too.