Reply #20: Threat by definition is a potential [View All]

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http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/threat">Threat regards an uncertain future.

So, yes, the threat faced by the Japanese from a (possible) meltdown is much greater than that faced by Americans on the West Coast, in that there is much greater potential for harm.

Regarding radon, although it’s a greater threat in the North East US, it’s also a threat in the South West US.