Earthquake Triggers Reactor-Design Review - Wall Street Journal
BY REBECCA SMITH
Nuclear experts likely will reassess the design of dozens of U.S. reactors in the wake of Tuesday's earthquake in Virginia that drew scrutiny when the plant temporarily lost electricity from the grid—the result of construction geared for the kind of temblor that hits Western parts of the U.S., not the East.
The finding is expected to put a spotlight on many plants east of the Rockies so they can better ride out Eastern-type quakes.
The North Anna station came through Tuesday's 5.8-magnitude temblor without apparent structural damage.
"Nothing loose, no dust, no cracks," said a relieved David Heacock, chief nuclear ...
BY REBECCA SMITH
Nuclear experts likely will reassess the design of dozens of U.S. reactors in the wake of Tuesday's earthquake in Virginia that drew scrutiny when the plant temporarily lost electricity from the grid—the result of construction geared for the kind of temblor that hits Western parts of the U.S., not the East.
The finding is expected to put a spotlight on many plants east of the Rockies so they can better ride out Eastern-type quakes.
The North Anna station came through Tuesday's 5.8-magnitude temblor without apparent structural damage.
"Nothing loose, no dust, no cracks," said a relieved David Heacock, chief nuclear ...
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