Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Japan Nuclear Reactors?

Question:


Why can't we just throw a giant ice cube in there. I mean, it's gunna melt, but the water will still be cold. And cool down the reactor.

Answer:


It's an interesting idea, although the ice would melt very quickly the water may remain cool long enough for more sea-water pumped into it. Or liquid nitrogen being dumped on the reactors is another interesting idea. But it would take a lot regardless, everything that can be done is being done and with the United States and South Korea both sending help to neutralize the threat there would most likely be no need for a massive block of ice. But again, very interesting idea.

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