Modern modular reactors are designed to survive massive earthquakes using giant shock absorbers
To combat the constant threat of tectonic activity, modern small modular reactors use advanced base isolation pads to survive massive earthquakes that would level traditional buildings.
In seismically active regions like the Hellenic Arc, engineers are turning to small modular reactors (SMRs) designed with extreme resilience. These reactors, such as the VOYGR model, utilize giant shock absorbers known as base isolation pads. These pads allow the structure to withstand up to 1g of acceleration, potentially surviving a magnitude 9.0 earthquake.
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