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16. but what about the earthquake hazard?

Reply to djysrv (Reply #13)

Thu May 17, 2012, 05:37 PM

May 2012

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It needs to remain in the trash, where it belongs. TheWraith May 2012 #4

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damn it. Javaman May 2012 #5

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Arne Gundersen magical thyme May 2012 #49

K&R This is an international problem felix_numinous May 2012 #12

Fukushima spent fuel cannot catch on fire or blow up djysrv May 2012 #13

but what about the earthquake hazard? marions ghost May 2012 #16

Sure FBaggins May 2012 #37

Hilariously irresponsible marions ghost May 2012 #45

Do you often require strawmen in order to debate? FBaggins May 2012 #48

no. because the author has actually seen the building, up close and personal magical thyme May 2012 #50

He's seen them up close? FBaggins May 2012 #51

what the hydrogen explosiosn did and didn't do djysrv May 2012 #47

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K&R... stonecutter357 May 2012 #32

timing of scenario djysrv May 2012 #56

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K&R... stonecutter357 May 2012 #17

SIGN THIS PETITION AT CHANGE.ORG !!! Pressure for the SU to support Japan with cleanup of Fuku flamingdem May 2012 #18

I don't know there is actually a risk to us but... AtheistCrusader May 2012 #29

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K&R... stonecutter357 May 2012 #31

k&r... spanone May 2012 #33

My 41 years on the planet have taught me this: Moostache May 2012 #35

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Well, ok then RobertEarl May 2012 #52

You mean, like here? Art_from_Ark May 2012 #54

Maybe the Mayans were right...... marmar May 2012 #36

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