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Three cities in which nuclear power should be used?
Nuclear power is not usually sited in cities, I'm not aware of any plants that are. They are always sited in non-urban areas.
Why are nuclear power plants are located in coastal areas?
Nuclear power plants are generally located in coastal areas, or near large lakes, because they need a reliable large scale heat sink.
Where are nuclear Power plants found?
nuclear power plant are found in plain areas around the world like in the USA creating nuclear energy
What are the effects on the nuclear power plant in japan after the tsunami hit?
A nuclear explosion is not possible in the design of a modern nuclear power plant but the problem is radioactive material being released into the atmosphere and nearby environment. If radiation is released into the atmosphere then it can travel many miles from the site of the nuclear plant or into the water system. The cleanup of a nuclear meltdown and radiation leak includes costly monitoring and decontamination of the radiation-affected areas.
What are the disadvantages of a tsunami?
The disadvantages of a tsunami are mainly:sweeping and destruction of homes and buildingskilling people in the direction of and in areas close to tsunamidrowning of fishermen during the tsunamibreaking down of the electric grid and spread of darknesssweeping of cars and vehicles in the areas affected by tsunamispoiling and destruction of crops, plants, trees, and domestic animals
What cities have nuclear power plants in the usa?
See the link below taken from the NRC website
How does being in proximity to nuclear power generation affect my family's safety?
The presence of nuclear power plants may affect public health in many ways. Primarily, the release of radiation by nuclear power plants into the surrounding areas is known to have hazardous effects on public health. Nuclear power plants can also affect the health of the local environment and natural wildlife. Additionally Read more: Health Effects of Nuclear Power Plants | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/list_5965272_health-effects-nuclear-power-plants.html#ixzz1sLR0KxwG
Which are the areas frequently ravaged by tsunami?
japan
How do you stop or slow the nuclear reaction in a nuclear power plant?
Once a meltdown occurs at a nuclear power plant, there is no way to stop or slow the reaction. However, Nuclear power plants are the most technologically advanced power plants in the history of man-kind. The meltdowns themselves are incredibly rare, but if they do occur the immediate areas are instantly alerted and evacuated. The contamination of the surrounding area is typically not very quick to begin with, as the walls of structures of Nuclear Power Plants are very thick and designed to withstand nearly anything thrown at them. Of anything that could happen, a meltdown at your area Nuclear Power Plant should be at the very bottom on your list of concerns.
Why is going to high ground needed during tsunami?
The tsunami will flood the low lying areas. Going to higher ground might take you out of the areas that will be flooded.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear poer plants?
The Advantages-The Energy is more efficient and cleaner for our air and it can be less expensive The Disadvantages-Nuclear Power Plants can be dangerous if not taken care of, There's is only certain areas geographically that you can put Power Plants (Away from Water) and you have to find a place to store all of the Nuclear Waste. (It has to stay underground for atleast 1000 years before it can be removed)
Is a tsunami in Montreal possible?
Yes. If there is an earthquake that might have triggered a tsunami warnings are issued for areas it might impact.
