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Originally Posted by Saltys
What most don't realize here is there was/is a working earthquake system on each of these plants which went off on all but one plant. When the sensors detect the earthquake they immediately drop Boron rods into the vessel to stop the reaction. Right now no reaction is taking place (planned) but you have to understand it takes days and WEEKS to cool this down normally from it's core operating temperature.
Google Boron and nuclear meltdown....it's pretty interesting.
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I believe the new plants even use a boron slurry as an extra measure. But all of this assumes the rods are submerged I believe...which is the issue.
Not looking good this morning. Let's hope for prevailing winds...
-spence
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