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President Palmer is in a meeting with general Bowen. Also here, via closed-circuit television, are dr Nicole Duncan and Governor Reid.
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Duncan: There are two ways they can melt down the plant. One would require very technical skills. But the scientists at the plant took measures to prevent that as the plant was being taken. Between that and Reid lowering emissions it would be almost impossible to melt the plant down in that way.
Reid: What's the other way?
Duncan: The other way would be to blow up both reactors simultaneously. If just one blows up the other would completely shut down, making meltdown impossible.
Palmer: Assuming they know this, why haven't the terrorists done this already?
Duncan: The scientific answer might be they're waiting for winds to change. Our best estimate is that the optimal time to detonate would be between 1:55 and 2:05 pm California time. That would mean maximum casualties even with all the people fleeing.
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Jack Bauer and Mike Doyle arrive at the plant. Major Blanchard has already established a perimeter. Jack tries to assure Doyle he'll be fine after today, but they're both uncertain. They are able to make contact with the two surviving security guards, Mr Spencer and Ms Proctor. They are protecting the scientists in a closet. One will have to go out and check the reactors. Proctor agrees to go out and Spencer will protect the scientists.
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