Sideways Sword Fish, I'm a Chemistry major, and I can explain what happens in a nuclear meltdown. Basically, radioactive materials undergoing fission release a lot of heat. They also release radioactive particles. Because of the heat they must be continuously cooled by these huge tanks of running water. When the water flow doesn't work properly or too much heat is produced for the water to absorb and wick away, the container the radioactive material reacts in literally becomes hot enough to melt holes in the container. The radioactive material can then leach out and contaminate things like ground water. You are correct in saying that a meltdown does not cause an explosion, however some reactions produce hydrogen gas as a byproduct. When hydrogen reacts, it explodes into a flame quite violently, and this can not only destroy a power plant but also release radioactive material into the air. In fact, this is part of what happened at Fukushima. Chernobyl's reaction was slightly different, where high volumes of steam caused too much pressure build-up in the already-melting core.
@jadenandrewfeisley The Civil Defense Office and order a "No Pets Allowed" law if the situation is to large. Say a Wildfire hit. Pets will be allowed in some area but a Power Plant Emergency is to big and there will be no extra space. Plus food, water, and Waste Management takes up more space. So... Yeah...
Sammster Beefshten Yes, especially the EEEUURHEJFGGEHEHCKD! EEEURGHDHNZJSJ! BOOOOOOOOUUIIUIOUIOIOIIP at the beginning. Also scares the 💩 out of me when my cable box changes its display to EAS and blinks a bunch of frickin red lights on the display.
It should've said "You must leave pets behind and let them die because they don't matter." Fuck that. I'm going down with my hamster (plus I don't have kids so I don't give a shit).
I have always found the EAS strangely soothing, obviously it is normal to be startled by it, but it makes me feel protected, and connected, so that if there is ever a REAL emergency I will know.
they will either not let you into the shelter or forcibly take away your pets, best to leave them in your home with plenty of food and water and a way to get out if they need to
I know this comment is an old one, but I thought I would reply. I did some research, and it turns out the zones listed (1-5) immediately surround the plant, and 8-9 are right outside those zones. They are picked based on where the wind is blowing, weather conditions, possible direction of plume going. The maps are online and are rather interesting.
@SuperVillaTube The EAS would be activated long before a steam explosion or meltdown could occur. I can't speak to US standards, but here in Canada the CNSC requires that all reactors automatically trigger alarms in the event of an excursion or thermal emergency. EANs go out when the sirens are turned on, so you'd know there's a problem as soon as the operators did.
Incase you still are wondering after 10 years if a nuclear power plant has a melt down or steam explosion then it releases radioactive fallout into the air, when it land it contaminates everything and can cause radiation sickness, temporary male sterility, and cancer in the long run. even though the plant wont make a nuclear explosion the fallout if hard to clean up like in Chernobyl in Ukraine
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"You're fired!"
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@@Abigzerolol Well, it's never stated which state Springfield is located in as at least twenty-five states have a town called Springfield.
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Make another Nuclear Power Plant Warning! I love this one.
This is not fake this actually happened I hope you know that Henry Johnson
Rick Sanchez there’s no history of any incident happening at Diablo Canyon.
Sideways Sword Fish, I'm a Chemistry major, and I can explain what happens in a nuclear meltdown. Basically, radioactive materials undergoing fission release a lot of heat. They also release radioactive particles. Because of the heat they must be continuously cooled by these huge tanks of running water. When the water flow doesn't work properly or too much heat is produced for the water to absorb and wick away, the container the radioactive material reacts in literally becomes hot enough to melt holes in the container. The radioactive material can then leach out and contaminate things like ground water.
You are correct in saying that a meltdown does not cause an explosion, however some reactions produce hydrogen gas as a byproduct. When hydrogen reacts, it explodes into a flame quite violently, and this can not only destroy a power plant but also release radioactive material into the air. In fact, this is part of what happened at Fukushima. Chernobyl's reaction was slightly different, where high volumes of steam caused too much pressure build-up in the already-melting core.
The Phantom Safety Pin yeah, there are good books on this.
Nice but what do we do with this info
@jadenandrewfeisley The Civil Defense Office and order a "No Pets Allowed" law if the situation is to large. Say a Wildfire hit. Pets will be allowed in some area but a Power Plant Emergency is to big and there will be no extra space. Plus food, water, and Waste Management takes up more space. So... Yeah...
Thumbs up if the emergency alert system scares the shit out you.
Sammster Beefshten Yes, especially the EEEUURHEJFGGEHEHCKD! EEEURGHDHNZJSJ! BOOOOOOOOUUIIUIOUIOIOIIP at the beginning. Also scares the 💩 out of me when my cable box changes its display to EAS and blinks a bunch of frickin red lights on the display.
9 years an 2 likes oof
I'd just drive away. If there's a nuclear plant emergency, I don't need the government telling me where I should take shelter.
what if the explosion happens faster than u realize?
u wouldnt escape
I would not leave my cats f*** that
They would be fine just like in Chernobyl
It should've said "You must leave pets behind and let them die because they don't matter." Fuck that. I'm going down with my hamster (plus I don't have kids so I don't give a shit).
I thought they were gonna say "if u have children at school then leave them there" lol
stirfryx Hell I would. I would be like "Ah that's fine. I'll just see them in heaven."
Or hell lol
I have always found the EAS strangely soothing, obviously it is normal to be startled by it, but it makes me feel protected, and connected, so that if there is ever a REAL emergency I will know.
The Government When I Fart:
Homer:I am in San Luis Obispo CA and I will have radioactive material in the air!
burns: you're fired Simpson!!!!!
Civil Authorities issued a Nuke Warning
that tone is specifically for NOAA weather alerts lol
This is what EAS messages look like in Wisconsin
Nope, in Wisconsin you can actually understand what the robot's saying.
“What does this button do”
I will bring my cats no matter what!
they will either not let you into the shelter or forcibly take away your pets, best to leave them in your home with plenty of food and water and a way to get out if they need to
No pets? I have 5 pets
oof
p.s are you alive
1,2,3,4,5.....
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The Awesome Blobfish lol
I know this comment is an old one, but I thought I would reply.
I did some research, and it turns out the zones listed (1-5) immediately surround the plant, and 8-9 are right outside those zones. They are picked based on where the wind is blowing, weather conditions, possible direction of plume going. The maps are online and are rather interesting.
you forgot 69
Calm down!
If you're going to throw a tantrum, please face the other way.
the beeping is really freaky
dont leave pets you may need them to survive from starvation
That is the most sick-minded idea I have ever heard of.
@@shelbythibodeau5506 lol
I live about 20 miles away from Diablo power plant.
If I were you, I would invest in some Geiger counters lol
I live in a 50 mile radius from Hope Creek, Salem, Limerick, Peach Bottom, and Three Mile Island. I'm in trouble.
@@WaterSlideLover98 I live near the Pickering plant I think its the second largest in the world with 9 reactors
Just get inside a fallout shelter.
none left
this is the best account
Pets aren't allowed?That's a bummer.I guess my pets will have to suffer....
Could you make a nuclear power plant warning for sea brook NH plz?
Dianna:*slaps*your demoted
Nuclear Power Plant
And stay off the 5!
Screw it, I'll stay with my pet(s).
omg what did Homer Simpson do wrong?!
Homer done fucked up
@SuperVillaTube The EAS would be activated long before a steam explosion or meltdown could occur. I can't speak to US standards, but here in Canada the CNSC requires that all reactors automatically trigger alarms in the event of an excursion or thermal emergency. EANs go out when the sirens are turned on, so you'd know there's a problem as soon as the operators did.
How is this comment 9 years old when the video is only 6?
@@funibikeman6769 its 7
if it were to explode (or meltdown as they say) wouldn't it result in a EAN?
no because it only effects 10 - 50 miles around it. a Nuclear bomb would though, because it has a 100 - 500 mile radius.
can you do hurricane Wilma
You're awesome
Why does say 9 yrs ago wtf
One of my mom's friends lives in San Luis Obispo county!
In Arroyo Grande.
What Is Nuclear!
I live pretty close to a Nuclear Plant... D:
Your fine. They are, in all reality, extremely safe.
0:54 this guy can't count can he.
Is this evan real
5 dogs
flamingo
is this real
no
what about the fucking owners?
what is bad obut a nuclear power plant fail lol i will get knocked for this but realy i dont know
fruitdude3 It's not just a power plant *failing* It's a nuclear power plant *exploding, killing hundreds of innocent people & their pets.*
Incase you still are wondering after 10 years if a nuclear power plant has a melt down or steam explosion then it releases radioactive fallout into the air, when it land it contaminates everything and can cause radiation sickness, temporary male sterility, and cancer in the long run. even though the plant wont make a nuclear explosion the fallout if hard to clean up like in Chernobyl in Ukraine
@@noxious_nights its not a nuclear explosion