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  1. 2011-03-11, 11:31 PM (ISO 8601) - Top - End - #59
    Science Officer
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    Default Re: Japan earthquake and tsunami warning

    On the Fukushima nuclear plant... it doesn't sound good

    If I read that article correctly, the problem is with power loss and damage to back up generators means that cooling systems for the reactor and waste storage facilities on battery power. Battery power which will only last "around 8 hours" according to an expert quoted in that article.
    Once cooling systems fail, well... that's how meltdowns happen (I gather).


    EDIT: wasn't there trouble with a dam in the same area?
    Last edited by Science Officer; 2011-03-11 at 11:32 PM.
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