The nuclear devastation in Japan will fuel the debate about safe power for years to come. Would any energy source have survived such devastation? What type of power is safe?
I would imagine that every type of power has its breaking point. In my area heavy storms regularly cause disruption to the electricity supply, sometimes affecting supply for days.
This video shows a wind turbine collapsing under sever pressure from storms. If you are attempting a DIY wind turbine it is critical to ensure that your wind turbine is well anchored, but sometimes, as recent events have shown us, nature overwhelms all.

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