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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about earthquake risk focus on the vulnerability of nuclear power plants to seismic events, particularly in Japan and the United States. Topics include the adequacy of backup generators, safety standards, and automatic shutdown systems. The content highlights concerns from scientists about whether current protections are sufficient to prevent reactor damage during major earthquakes.
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    Japan Earthquake Highlights U.S. Nuclear Risk, Scientists Say

    NEW YORK (Reuters) – The massive earthquake that forced the closure of four nuclear power plants in Japan has highlighted the grave risk of inadequate back-up generators at U.S. facilities, a leading U.S. scientist group said on Friday. While the U.S. regulator made clear that the national...
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    Nuclear Power Plants and Earthquakes in Japan

    Of the 31 nations and regions with nuclear power plants, Japan is the most at risk of being hit by an earthquake. Particularly worrisome is the fact that Japan has lots of nuclear power plants and nuclear power plants and nuclear treatment facilities are built in earthquake-prone areas. The...
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