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Initial evaluation of INEL performance during and following the Mackay 1983 earthquake

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5405637
On the morning of October 28, 1983, an earthquake occurred with an epicenter about 15 miles Northwest of Mackay, Idaho. This is a description of the event, shutdown of reactors, inspection of facilities, and a brief discussion of accelerations used in plant designs.
Research Organization:
EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-76ID01570
OSTI ID:
5405637
Report Number(s):
EGG-EA-6467; ON: DE84004232
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English