 Expert: location of Armenian NPP is rather good from seismic perspective March 31, 2011 - 20:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Geophysicist, Geological Sciences Doctor, the head of Garni geophysical observatory at Armenia’s National Academy of Sciences, Leonid Hakhverdyan said that the location of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) is rather good from seismic perspective. Hakhverdyan said that the Armenian NPP was constructed to withstand a 9-magnitude earthquake. “If a 9-magnitude earthquake strikes the zone of the NPP location, what is unlikely, the reactor will not be crippled,” he said. Hakhverdyan added that the new energy unit of the NPP will be located at the same place as the operating one, what is again a good choice from the seismic safety perspective. The new nuclear power plant will be constructed by new technologies, what will ensure high level of safety, concluded Hakhverdyan.   Top stories As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said.   Partner news Most popular in the section |  Latest news Armenia recalls Belarus envoy for consultations  Armenian Ambassador to Belarus has been called to Yerevan for consultations, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry reveals.Armenia denies Azerbaijan's ceasefire accusations The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire.Armenia will leave Russian-led military bloc, says Pashinyan Armenia will leave the Russian-led Collective Security Organization, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said, without giving any dates.EU encourages Armenia to prioritize strategic projects The EU has encouraged Armenia to prioritize strategic projects, according to a statement from the country’s Foreign Ministry. |
