Bushfires
What can bushfires do to nuclear power plants
Bushfires can cause severe damage, potentially disabling safety systems, leading to loss of cooling, and even causing a meltdown.
What can floods do to nuclear power plants
Floods can disable cooling systems, damaging equipment, and leading to core damage and radiation release.
What is the risk of a drought in Collie
Medium
Why do most people move to collie
Many people migrate to Collie because of how pretty, peaceful and quiet it is.
Conserving water by fixing leaks and protecting floodplains
What can happen to the power plant after a meltdown
The power plant can potentially release radioactive materials into the environment.
What is a previous example of what floods can do to nuclear power plants
The Fukushima Dai-ichi disaster in Japan in 2011.
What do droughts limit for nuclear power plants
It can limit water availability for cooling.
What factor is loss of jobs
Push
What do we use for floods
Using barriers such as dams, bridges, leaves and culverts can reduce the impacts of droughts
What is the risk of a bushfire in collie
High
What is the name of the river that poses a flood risk to certain areas
The Collie River
How do we conserve water during droughts
Conserving water by fixing leaks and protecting floodplains.
What affect does aesthetic have on collie
Medium
How do we manage bushfires
Clearing vegetation from open areas and controlled burning of forests or overgrown places can reduce the risk of bushfires spreading or happening in the first place.