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Why does Japan have many nuclear reactors?
The reason for having many reactors is because you can produce more electrical energy from them. Also Japan use BWR type reactors(Boiling Water Reactor) which are not as efficent as a more commonly used PWR reactor(Pressurized Water Reactor).
How many of the reactors exploded?
During the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in Japan, three of the reactors experienced hydrogen explosions. These explosions occurred in Reactors 1, 3, and 4.
Is Hawaii in danger of radiation from the nuclear reactors in Japan?
No, Hawaii is currently not in danger of radiation from the incidents involving the nuclear reactors in Japan.
What things did the tsunami in japan destroy?
The tsunami destroyed many buildings and damaged nuclear reactors
How many nuclear reactors does japan have?
Before the Fukushima Daiichi Disaster, there were 54 operational nuclear reactors in Japan. Three of those melted down, and one had problems that rendered it inoperable. The government has decided the other two reactors at Fukushima Daiichi cannot be restarted. Also, as other reactors have been shut down for maintenance or refueling, they have not been restarted, with the result that now, in early December 2011, only eight Japanese reactors remain in operation.
What caused the nuclear reactor to begin to melt down in japan?
the cause of the melt down of the reactors in japan is the water that is needed to cool down the reactors
What are the effects of tsunami in japan?
The tsunami that hit Japan wiped out the cooling systems for the reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant. The reactors are currently overheating and releasing dangerous amounts of radiation into the atmosphere
How have energy supplies in Japan changed since the tsunami?
Though Fukushima has lost 4 of its Nuclear Reactors, There are many more Nuclear Reactos running in Japan, Secondly Japan is mostly using Coal and Gas to compesate for fukushima.
How was the meltdown in japan tried to be stopped?
I assume they dropped borated sand in the reactors.
Why did Japan build nuclear reactors on a geological fault?
It is impossible to build ANYTHING in japan that is not on a geological fault. That is how the islands formed.
Are there more fast breeder or thermal nuclear reactors?
Most nuclear reactors are thermal-neutron reactors. A few fast breeder reactors have been built, but not many.
How many of Japan's Nuclear Power Plants are under threat of Meltdown?
I only know what is on public news, it seems to be Fukushima but there are several reactors there, not clear if all are involved
