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by roenxi 1689 days ago
> I just fear the radiation which might come out. I believe loosing a home and a leg is better than getting irradiated.

Why? Even purely on that scenario you'r cutting off your leg to avoid a typically undetectable statistical risk.

We've got 50 years of records on the risk of plant meltdowns, a surprise earthquake hitting homes that aren't prepared is much, much worse than a nuclear plant meltdown. An earthquake will kill people. There will be deaths. Destruction. Suffering on a scale that is much worse than a nuclear meltdown.

You should earthquake proof your house if you think that is a possible risk.