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Home >All Categories > Science & Mathematics >Geography >Open Question spiere24 Member since:December 10, 2007Total points:119 (Level 1)I am worried what the effects could be here. Any advise would be helpful as I am thinking of sending my daughter(2) to be with family back in states for safety.Answer Question

by TIMOTHY Member since:February 16, 2010Total points:10,892 (Level 6)If they all melt down that is not anyway for sure at this time besides the loss of power if you live close to one of those power plants their may be some concern. It will most likely be some sort of air release so if your live down wind their could be some problems if you live close.

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NHK is reporting that some of the fuel rods are exposed, ie the water level is not sufficient to cover the rods.

If there's no water to moderate neutron velocity, doesn't the fission reaction essentially stop? I get that high energy neutron are being released, and radioactive steam may be released. But can the water-moderated reactor run away to melt-down?

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