(March 14, 2022 at 9:55 am)polymath257 Wrote: As for solar activity, I have no idea what you are saying. I guess there is a possibility of a large solar flare taking out the electric grid, but that wouldn't make the nuclear plants any more or less risky. It depends on what safety measures they have installed for the case of a power failure.
The reason I asked was because of the recent concerns over Chernobyl. And, yes, I meant a solar flare.
I mean, some people think a solar flare would carry a huge death toll, even without factoring in nuclear meltdowns. Last time a huge solar flare occurred (the Carrington Event) most of the world relied on firewood for heat. Not so anymore. It is likely that many could freeze to death since we depend more on electric heat.
It seems to me, if the OP's video describing a bunch of "mini-nuclear plants" all over the place were ever put into practice, measures should be put in place to address the possibility of a solar flare. Not that such a thing is likely or anything.... just because it would be horrific if we didn't have measures in place... (or would it be? That's what I was asking.)
