CNN explains the Fukushima nuclear reactor problem

Three safety systems that all failed, and a tsunami more powerful than expected. CNN describes what happened.

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Guest: (1000 days ago)

Not entirly accurate but the best effort at explaining it on the news i've seen. Experts "THINK" a 10m high wave could have stopped a generator? You dont say!

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Guest: (1000 days ago)

This is why everyone should buy the CanDU reactors

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TheBob (999 days ago)

Latest comment: Or remember Murphy's law: if it can go wrong, it will. How about a) using energy that is not so catastrophic if it goes wrong and/or b) using less energy?

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Guest: (1000 days ago)

power outage in a power-plant lol

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Guest: (1000 days ago)

The generators were located on low ground behind a sea wall which was expected to stop any tsunamis. Yeah, right...

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