Report: Earthquakes are a greater threat to U.S. nuclear plants than expected

WASHINGTON - The risk that an earthquake would cause a severe accident at a U.S. nuclear plant is greater than previously thought, according to an Associated Press analysis. The nation's nuclear regulator believes a quarter of America's reactors may need modifications to make them safer. Just how ...

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