Japan reports emergency at second nuclear reactor (unit 3 at the same plant)

AP ^

[Clara Lou]

I feel such sympathy for the Japanese. “Overwhelmed” cannot begin to describe their situation. They are beset on all sides. The rest of the world better watch and learn and be ready.

[dynoman]

Read though these and you will get a much clearer picture then from the media;

http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp-com/release/index-e.html

[tsowellfan]

They’re talking about it now on Japan’s LIVE TV... http://bit.ly/idutY6

[janetjanet998]

and what is a nuclear emergency....hasn’t there also’s been a “nuclear emergency” at each reactor that lost it’s cooling function? does this mean that the #3 unit just lost its cooling function too(it says just that)

which is no big deal really since others have too..and now just add #3 to the list?

or is an “emergency” more dire

[justa-hairyape]

Unit 3 ? Wonder what the status is of unit 2 ? If they lost control of 3, they could also lose control of 2. Reactors 4,5 and 6 were shutdown for routine procedures before the earthquake and tsunami.

[SteamShovel]

“Overwhelmed” cannot begin to describe their situation. They are beset on all sides.

I can't imagine being in their situation. I'm sure the roads in/out are gone or blocked. Electricity is not at high supply or gone. Airports are probably in bad shape if not covered with Tsunami debris. Hospitals, fire protection, etc are most likely overwhelmed. Key personnel may be missing. Those that are there are staying 24/7 and probably don't know how their families are doing, nor do their families know how they are doing.

I pray for them.

[justa-hairyape]

The initial nuclear emergencies were declared hours ago. I think they are forced to do this by international regulations if any significant radioactivity is released or if the temperature control has problems. These emergencies were first declared due to loss of control of reactor temp.

[janetjanet998]

but now that inlcludes #3. if #3 always had problems then why didn;t they declare an emergency there earlier

something must have changed

[optiguy]

CNN now reporting-Japanese official: Meltdown may be underway.

[topher]

How close is this to the two US Air Bases (Misawa, etc)? Map of this Reactor site? Must be close to epicenter of earthquake, but not necessarily...

Though we have an idiot in the White House, is there any way to get US Navy ships away from the area because of radiation levels, and evacution of American families on Airbases (like Misawa) in the area.

[janetjanet998]

at which unit (number 1 or number 3?)

[thesearethetimes...]

So very well said. We are with you people of Japan.

Prayers lifted, please Lord, spare the people of Japan....
Tatt

[sushiman]

Thanks , we need them !

[justa-hairyape]

Very good point. Was always assuming the second reactor with problems was #2. But perhaps it was always # 3 ? Otherwise you raise a very troubling issue.

[elpinta]

Good map here:
http://mapserver.gis.ttu.edu/japanquake/

[freebird5850]

Note that in Japan culture the worst thing is to lose “face” or respect. It is the ultimate disgrace.

[thesearethetimes...]

Indeed FRiend. Please do let anyone you meet know, that you all are not in this alone.

And at risk of bringing on undue anxiety upon you all, please know also, that each new report of calamity, brings so many of us across the miles, to tears.

Take care FRiend.
Tatt

[optiguy]

[5:48 p.m. ET, 7:48 a.m. Tokyo] A meltdown may be under way at one of Fukushima Daiichi's nuclear power reactors, an official with Japan's nuclear and industrial safety agency told CNN Sunday.

Doesn't say which one.

[justa-hairyape]

Drudge reporting a third reactor with problems.