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AZERBAIJAN GENERATES "BRILLIANT IDEAS": LET'S MAKE AN EARTHQUAKE
NEWS.AM
March 28, 2013 | 13:36
Azerbaijani side made a "brilliant" offer to test operation of
Armenia-based nuclear power plant not in normal but in extreme
conditions, that is by making an earthquake.
This "bright" idea was voiced by Director of the Institute of
radiation problems of the Azerbaijani National Academy of Sciences
Adil Garibov. In an interview with APA agency he said "9-magnitude
earthquake resistance of the Metsamor NPP has not been verified."
"Metsamor NPP is located in 9 magnitude earthquake zone. What will be
the results for the reactor in powerful earthquakes and extreme cases?
Therefore the reactor should be tested in extreme conditions. We trust
the tests carried out by foreign specialists at Metsamor NPP and can
not doubt it. Let any foreign specialist answer 'Will this reactor be
able to sustain or Armenia to ensure its sustainability, if 9-magnitude
earthquake occurs?' These are our demands," APA quotes Garibov.
The scientist, however, avoids speaking about consequences of possible
attack of Azerbaijan, since his country is permanently voicing threats
to unleash war.
Representatives of the Armenian NPP do not take such assertions
seriously.
"IAEA experts visited Metsamor NPP last fall. They gave positive
assessments. We have no problems. NPP's safety is ensured fully,"
they said.
Azerbaijan is constantly raising the issue of Armenian nuclear
power plan in attempt to exert pressure on the Armenian side and
gain political and economic dividends for the settlement of Karabakh
conflict in their interests.
NEWS.AM
March 28, 2013 | 13:36
Azerbaijani side made a "brilliant" offer to test operation of
Armenia-based nuclear power plant not in normal but in extreme
conditions, that is by making an earthquake.
This "bright" idea was voiced by Director of the Institute of
radiation problems of the Azerbaijani National Academy of Sciences
Adil Garibov. In an interview with APA agency he said "9-magnitude
earthquake resistance of the Metsamor NPP has not been verified."
"Metsamor NPP is located in 9 magnitude earthquake zone. What will be
the results for the reactor in powerful earthquakes and extreme cases?
Therefore the reactor should be tested in extreme conditions. We trust
the tests carried out by foreign specialists at Metsamor NPP and can
not doubt it. Let any foreign specialist answer 'Will this reactor be
able to sustain or Armenia to ensure its sustainability, if 9-magnitude
earthquake occurs?' These are our demands," APA quotes Garibov.
The scientist, however, avoids speaking about consequences of possible
attack of Azerbaijan, since his country is permanently voicing threats
to unleash war.
Representatives of the Armenian NPP do not take such assertions
seriously.
"IAEA experts visited Metsamor NPP last fall. They gave positive
assessments. We have no problems. NPP's safety is ensured fully,"
they said.
Azerbaijan is constantly raising the issue of Armenian nuclear
power plan in attempt to exert pressure on the Armenian side and
gain political and economic dividends for the settlement of Karabakh
conflict in their interests.