[Myrddin]

Is that what would happen should 'they' explode an ammonia tank?

Ammonia isn't really explosive. Just opening a tank of ammonia upwind of living creatures is a threat to everything downwind. I was working at a power plant last week with multiple ammonia tanks in the yard. They place a wind sock on the tanks so you know which way to run when the white cloud of ammonia escapes. It is heavier than air, so the escape path is upwind and to a higher elevation.

[LayoutGuru2]

...you know which way to run when the white cloud of ammonia escapes...

Yikes, are you sure you wouldn't like to change that 'when' to an 'if' ? ;)

[Letitring]

Truly astounding. This is the most amazing thread, with the most awesome posters. I'm getting an education on alot of needful topics. Thank you all so very much.

Wind socks on top of ammonia towers. Run away from the cloud, upwind.

[Letitring]

So, what do you think the guy taking pictures, was up to? I've been through that area, at different times in life, and there is just nothing of interest to see. Full of plants, hard working people, smoke stacks, just America at work and minding it's own business. Lot's of good looking men wearing jeans and hard hats, going to work or home to their families. NOTHING to attract a tourist.

[Malsua]

>>Daleel seems to show his/her true colors by occasionally posting what sounds quite a bit like DNC talking point<<

Having grown up on a farm and having friends who had one of the largest farms in the county(Portage County Ohio), I've had some experience with Anhydrous Ammonia. When it was getting sprayed, we steered clear by a long fat margin. My worst experience was when the tractor driver stopped at the end of the field he was turning around in and was waving us over(he wanted the water jug). The sprayer was still going and we knew enough not to get close until he turned it off. We were a good 75 yards away and this big gust of wind kicked up and we were down wind. Within a few moments we were gagging and choking, eyes watering, you name it(and beating feet the other way fast as we could). The white cloud had dissapated prolly 25 feet from the sprayer. Nasty Nasty Nasty. Won't ever forget it.