Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Nuclear Panel Expanding Team to Check for Quake DamageBy MATTHEW L. WALD

Nuclear Panel Expanding Team to Check for Quake Damage

By MATTHEW L. WALD


Published: August 29, 2011







. WASHINGTON — The earthquake last Tuesday in Virginia may have produced stronger shaking at the North Anna nuclear plant than the reactors were designed to withstand, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has sent additional inspectors to determine what steps are needed to determine if there is damage. No significant damage has been identified so far.



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