Japan nuclear health risks low, won't blow abroad, experts say

Reuters ^ | 03/13/2011 | Alister Doyle

[Bob]

Back in 1945 there were two major radiation leaks. I’m pretty sure that the whole West coast of the United States was contaminated and everyone died. /s

Additionally, there were, if I'm not mistaken, at least hundreds of other major radiation leaks in the Pacific during the years before above-ground nuke testing was discontinued.

[R4nd0m]

First, when the cooling system failed we were told that the situation is under control and there is no risk of radiation, now that the whole thing has blown up, we are told once again that the 'risk' of widespread damage is low...... wonder what poor souls (ordinary Japanese) are actually going through....

All we can do is pray wholeheartedly for their safety

[R4nd0m]

The question is this — how many died AS A RESULT of the radiation leak?

I may be wrong but I guess unless exposed to extremely high levels of radiation there is no risk of people just dropping dead but we should be more worried about the genetic defects to the offsprings of those affected by even small levels radiation leaks. As per media reports, there are 160 people who have tested positive.

[Spktyr]

The reactors haven’t actually blown up. Essentially the awning blew off when venting gas ignited. Main building was untouched, as was the reactor vessel.

[R4nd0m]

You are correct. I was only referring to the two explosions at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant.

[Palladin]

All you wiseguys better take a look at today’s news.

Don’t blame me if all your young-uns are born with two heads.