[STORMREPORTS] Lightning Strike Blamed for Nuclear Reactor Shutdown
"HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) One of two operating reactors at the Browns Ferry
Craig Beasley, a Tennessee Valley Authority spokesman at Browns Ferry, said
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From: Jesse Ferrell (WeatherMatrix) (ferrell{at}weathermatrix.net)
Date: Thu Nov 25 2004 - 20:53:45 EST
nuclear plant near Athens shut down unexpectedly Tuesday morning, possibly
because of a nearby lightning strike.
the shutdown of a steam-powered turbine caused the reactor to automatically
shut down at about 10 a.m. Tuesday. Beasley said the event is under
investigation, and a cause has not been determined."
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