Could U.S. Power Plants Withstand A Similar Quake?

from National Public Radio

In light of the danger of a meltdown at a nuclear power plant in Japan — following last week's earthquake and tsunami — questions are being raised about the safety of American nuclear facilities. Could power plants along the coast of California, for instance, withstand a similar quake? Host Michele Norris talks with Richard Denning, professor in the Nuclear Engineering Program at The Ohio State University.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, March 14, 2011