Posted on 03/15/2011 8:13:35 AM PDT by SE Mom
Latest news from Japan:
From the BBC-
1456: Tepco says it may start pouring water from a helicopter over Fukushima Daiichi's reactor four in the next few days, to cool the spent-fuel pool.
1439: A 30km (18 mile) no-fly zone is in place around Fukushima, says the IAEA.
1436: The IAEA says Monday's blast at Fukushima may have affected the integrity of the containment vessel - there are fears of more serious radioactive leaks if happen.
1435: Following earlier reports, it appears there has been more than one strong aftershock in Japan - AP reports two tremors measuring over 6.0 within three minutes of each other.
Twitter-
-US Geological Survey counts 451 aftershocks since the initial earthquake struck Japan Friday. 238 of them registered magnitude 5.0 or more.
-Despite situations in Japan & Libya, spksmn Jay Carney says Pres Obama's 5-day trip to Brazil, Chile & El Salvador starting Fri night is on.
-FLASH: More U.S. military personnel in Japan testing positive for low-levels of radiation, relief missions to continue - Navy 18 minutes ago via web
Did this get posted by any chance or not?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/as_japan_earthquake
Rush Limbaugh on now about Germany looking at shutting down nuke plants.
“On FOX this morning....they had the author of Krakatoa, talking about the Pacific “Ring of Fire”..He had a map..showing the quakes in Chile, then New Zealand, now Japan...if one gives credence to the theory that the big quake in Chile got the whole Pacific region going, then following the activity around the outlines of the palte..the next area is the pacific Northwest..the Cascadia fault, just offshore Washington...really scary hypothesis..”
This does not bode well for the El Diablo Canyon Power Plant.
Excellent Blog if ur on the “nothing to see her” side of the drama in Japan. Take it as u wish.
“Update: (March 15, 2011 0439) Apparently there are now “experts” who are trying to get people up in a tizzy about used fuel pools. I have exchanged private email with some friends who have operation experience at similar types of plants as those at Fukushima Daiichi. In their opinion, it is possible to keep used fuel pools cool enough by simply refilling them with water every once in a while. We talked about using fire hoses and one more numerically inclined contributor to the discussion said that a typical garden hose would provide a sufficient quantity of water in just a couple of hours each day.
http://atomicinsights.blogspot.com/
Did Angela Merkel Just Shut Seven Nuclear Power Plants As A Political Stunt?
Got 'em all, hard back, first editions. :) I even found a FE of his Prison Diary from when he was in an Argentina prison for three months. If he ever comes to Texas for a book signing, I'll be first in line with a wheel barrow. (I know, I'm a dork.)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12749444
Further confusion surrounds events in number four reactor building where a fire was reported in or around a pool used to store fuel rods that had been removed from the reactor. Reports from Japan indicate technicians are unable to pump water into the pool, and it may now be dry.
In the meantime, the key task for workers at the plant remains to get enough water into the reactors – and, now, into the spent fuel pools – with the poor resources at their disposal. …”
(Scrolling news banner says TEPCO is considering using a helicopter to drop water on the reactor buildings — and that there is a ban on aircraft flying in the 30-km radius to prevent aircraft picking up radioactive contamination.)
Thanks Errant for that chart. That is one of the most helpful things I’ve seen in all of this to help know where things are at.
REUTERS LIVE BLOG: Japan government orders injections of water into Daiichi No. 4 reactor spent fuel pool: report
http://e.nikkei.com/e/fr/tnks/Nni20110315D15NY094.htm
Potassium Iodide Runs Low As Americans Seek It Out
NEW YORK (Dow Jones)—Supplies of potassium iodide, a preventive against radiation poisoning of the thyroid gland, are running low at some manufacturers, as Americans seek protection amid fears that radiation from Japan could head to the U.S., according to the companies.
One leading supplier, Anbex Inc., quickly sold out of its supply of more than 10,000 14-tablet packages on Saturday, said Alan Morris, president of the Williamsburg, Va., company.
He said the closely held firm was getting about three orders a minute for $10 packages of its Iosat pills, up from as few as three a week normally.
“Those who don't get it are crying. They're terrified,” said Mr. Morris. The company tells callers that the likelihood of dangerous levels of radiation reaching the U.S. is low, but some callers, particularly on the West Coast, remain afraid, Mr. Morris said.
I was working on the 40th floor of a high rise in Seattle a few years ago when we had that 6.9. That was NO fun I can tell you.
Glad you found the clip. He’s very impressive. I just reserved his book “Krakatoa” at the library...
Official Fukushima Radiation levels at 10:22am JST
Reactor 2: 30 milli sieverts
Reactor 3: 400 milli sieverts
Reactor 4: 100 milli sieverts
Officials have confirmed that these levels will cause immediate harm to humans, not just over a long period of time.
I know darn well that supply was probably bought by a very few amount of people just so they can make an outrageous markup on it.
I really doubt the people especially those from the farm lands would do that in Japan.
I sincerely hope they are considering using robotic equipment.
“On FOX this morning....they had the author of Krakatoa, talking about the Pacific “Ring of Fire”..He had a map..showing the quakes in Chile, then New Zealand, now Japan...if one gives credence to the theory that the big quake in Chile got the whole Pacific region going, then following the activity around the outlines of the palte..the next area is the pacific Northwest..the Cascadia fault, just offshore Washington...really scary hypothesis..”
This does not bode well for the El Diablo Canyon Power Plant.
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From Fox News -
Could the Next Major Quake Be in California?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pevRlxbsUZs&feature=feedf
Thank you so much for posting that chart. One of the most helpful posts I have seen in a few days. Much appreciated.
VirginiaMom
I would suspect the Aleutians will have a 7.5 or so, and then maybe next month Seattle will have one about 6.0.
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