Question: How Far is the Indian Point Nuclear Reactor from Brooklyn NY?
For decades, the safety of New York's Indian Point nuclear plant has been scrutinized. State and federal officials have called for its shut down, but it remains open. The plant supplies some of New York City's electricity needs. However, an Indian Point nuclear plant meltdown due to technical failure, earthquake or terrorist attack, could impact not only upstate counties, but New York City — the Bronx, Manhattan, and parts if not all of Brooklyn — as well as contaminate the New York City water supply.
Answer:
Is Brooklyn vulnerable to an earthquake at Indian Point?
Indian Point, located on a 239-acre site in Buchanan, Westchester County, New York. On the east bank of the Hudson River, it is 50 miles from the Brooklyn Bridge.
Is Brooklyn vulnerable to an earthquake at Indian Point?
