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October 3, 2011

Virginia Nuclear Reactors Remain Shut Down More Than Five Weeks After Earthquake 
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In nuclear news, the two nuclear reactors at a Virginia plant remain
shut down more than five weeks after a 5.8 magnitude earthquake shook
the region. On Friday the Nuclear Regulatory Commission said the
reactors can't be restarted until it grants Dominion Virginia Power
approval. According to the NRC preliminary data shows the earthquake
caused peak ground movement about twice the level for which the plant
was designed. It reportedly was the first time an operating U.S. nuclear
plant experienced an earthquake that exceeded its design parameters.



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