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Possible fissure in California chemical tank may help prevent explosion, official says
Experts in southern California discovered a potential crack in a tank containing methyl methacrylate, which may reduce pressure and prevent an explosion. The tank could rupture or spill 26,500 liters of toxic material, endangering other tanks at GKN Aerospace.
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