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Reactor designers try to anticipate every possible fault route and ensure the design is robust enough. Risks such as earthquakes and aircraft crashes are assessed. Earthquakes are particularly likely in some countries, Japan for example, and design will be aimed at ensuring the reactor primary circuit is strong enough to withstand the forecast forces developed, in an earthquake of an agreed level.
Generally however accidents have been caused by non standard operations (Chernobyl), or poor instrumentation (Three Mile Island). Avoidance of accidents does require well thought out operating procedures, and staff well trained who can work out what is happening in an unusual event, combined with reliable instruments.
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When did Timeline of the Fukushima nuclear accidents happen?
Timeline of the Fukushima nuclear accidents happened in 2011.
What are the causes of road accidents in South Africa?
Causes of accidents in south africa.
How many major nuclear accidents have there been?
Three major nuclear accidents; namely:Three Miles Islands nuclear accident, USA, March 1979Chernobyl nuclear accident, Ukraine (former Soviet Union), April 1986Fukushima nuclear accident, Japan, March 2011
How serious have nuclear reactor accidents been?
Between 1945 and 1987, there were 285 nuclear reactor accidents, injuring over 1,550 people and killing 64.
What are the accidents during the nuclear reactor?
Thankfully there haven't been many nuclear accidents, however when they do happen they can be severe the worst nuclear accident/disaster was the explosion of reactor No.4 at the Chernobyl Nuclear power plant in 1986 on April the 26th.
Have there been accidents at nuclear power plants?
Yes, there have been accidents at nuclear power plants, with the most well-known being the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986 and the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011. These accidents have led to significant environmental and health consequences in the affected regions.
What are the leading causes of mortality in the US?
Leading causes of mortality in the US include cardiovascular disease (heart attacks), vehicular accidents, domestic accidents, workplace accidents, natural causes (old age), and cancer.
What common causes of teenage vehicle accidents?
Common causes of teen accidents are their lack of maturity or experience, speeding, and/or drinking and driving.
What causes most boating accidents that involve sportsmen?
Improperly or overloading the boat causes most boating accidents involving sportsmen.
What is the major cause of bus accidents?
There are many causes of bus accidents. One of the major causes of bus accidents, as with any auto accident, is the failure of a driver to see another driver on the road.
What are the most common causes of serious accidents?
There are several types of serious accidents, for example a car accident. Other causes of serious accidents can involve falling for something high, or getting stuck.
What are the different causes of accidents?
Direct: Accidents that are caused by hazardous materials Indirect: Accidents caused by unsafe acts or conditions
