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The big 'what-if.'

Authors :
Lortie, Bret
Source :
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. Jan/Feb2002, Vol. 58 Issue 1, p16. 3p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Discusses the possibility of the occurrence of tunnel fire in the transportation of spent nuclear waste to a repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada through railways. Information on a fire tunnel in Baltimore, Maryland on July 18, 2001 that involved a train with hazardous materials; Hypothetical consequences of a Baltimore-like accident that involves spent nuclear fuel; Routes being considered for the transportation of spent nuclear fuel to Yucca Mountain.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00963402
Volume :
58
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6259282
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00963402.2002.11460527