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Seismic activity makes nuclear power unsafe, says geologist

Seismic activity makes nuclear power unsafe, says geologistP  ALOMA MIGONE – Herald-Tribune staff  13 May 09 – “……………………

The most recent earthquake occurred near the proposed nuclear plant site in Peace River on Feb. 19 with a magnitude of 3.2.

There was another earthquake recorded near Fort St. John in the ’80s and another near Snipe Lake, which is east of Valleyview, in the ’70s.

“This would be the most foolish place in Alberta to even think of putting a nuclear plant,” he said.

The concern is that over the course of many small earthquakes, a nuclear power plant would suffer “fractures,” weakening the structure and making it unsafe.

‘ADDED DANGER’

“The facilities of the nuclear plant, the concrete, the piping, over time they corrode, they get weaker and this is simply an added danger to the safety of the plant.”

Adele Boucher Rymhs from Citizens Against Nuclear Development said agreeing to a nuclear plan now would pass the problem to residents’ kids and grandchildren.

“Thirty years, 40 years from now, they are the ones who will suffer from problems if they occur.”

Seismic activity makes nuclear power unsafe, says geologist – Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune – Alberta, CA

May 13, 2009 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Canada, safety | antinuclear, nuclear, radioactive