Meltdown??

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Originally Posted by Riot

The cause of the problems with the reactors was lack of power due to the earthquake knocking out electricity. The backup diesel power generators were working when the electric went out, but then were inactivated when flooded by the tsunami. No power = no cooling capability = where we are today.

The cause is no one figured out there was a problem since the plant was built. Maybe the International Atomic Energy Agency should have given a clue? All should be beaten like a red headed step child.