Earthquakes May Endanger New York More Than Thought; Nuclear Power Plant Seen As Particular Risk
Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 17:21
in Earth & Climate
A study by a group of prominent seismologists suggests that a pattern of subtle but active faults makes the risk of earthquakes to the New York City area substantially greater than formerly believed. Among other things, they say that the controversial Indian Point nuclear power plants, 24 miles north of the city, sit astride the previously unidentified intersection of two active seismic zones.