An underground salt cavern has approximate dimensions of 100m x 500m x 3m. The underground salt cavern is allowed to discharge through a turbine, producing electricity. The pressure in the cavern decreases from 120 kPa to 110 kPa in 90 minutes. What was its average power output? (assume 100% efficiency) (Note: atmospheric pressure is approximately 101.3 kPa)

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