[mrsmith]

The center of the destruction was just north of the plants- Sendai.
So obviously the optimum position for the carrier’s mission was NE of the plants.

Whether they should or could have moved to avoid the radiation would require more info and knowledge than I have.

[Thermalseeker]

So obviously the optimum position for the carrier’s mission was NE of the plants.

Based on what? Not trying to be argumentative, just asking.