Japanese government just announced that Tokyo, and surrounding area, to be subject to power outage. Also, rail service is to be reduced, with some lines shut down.
Winds taking radiation away from Japan
Japan, and other Asian nations might be spared from radiation contamination, for now. Winds are currently blowing towards the southeast. Over the next couple of days it’s expected to blow easterly. This will take radiation out over the Pacific Ocean.
Japanese Stock Markets Down Again, more volatility to come
Stock markets in Japan closed down again. Blame being put on the increase in the Yen’s value. Bank of Japan injected more cash, for the 4th day. Japanese investors are becoming disheartened with what seems like futile efforts to stop a nuclear disaster. It is predicted that trading in Japanese stock markets will become […] Continue Reading…
While some people try to get out, others are trying to get in, to Japan’s disaster area
There have been reports of many people trying to get away from Japan’s disaster area. But, there are others who’re trying to get to the disaster area, volunteers.
Japanese are volunteering to help clean up the quake/tsunami stricken areas. Also, many Japanese small businesses are helping out as well. A Japanese ski resort is giving […] Continue Reading…
Reactor 3 at its Limits, Sea Water Damaged Pumps, Reactors 5 & 6 Pools heating
Earlier press conference it was disclosed that reactor 3, Fukushima Daiichi plant, had reached its “limits”. Gamma radiation detected.
Officials have also stated that the use of sea water had damaged cooling pumps, which is why they had to replace them.
Reactors 5 & 6 spent fuel rod pools are showing increasing temperature. At the current […] Continue Reading…
How did the Soviets deal with Chernobyl Disaster? Sand, Lead, Concrete
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The situation in Japan, with Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, is similar to the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, in that nuclear fuel was exposed. The Japanese are trying to deal with the situation by dumping water onto the reactors and spent fuel pools. At this point only partial melting of fuel rods have occurred. How did […] Continue Reading…
U.S. Dollar crashing against Japanese Yen
The U.S. dollar has fallen in value against the Japanese Yen. This is because Japanese government and corporations are cashing in their chips. They are cashing in the foreign bonds they hold, in order to raise cash to help deal with the disasters. Corporations, including insurance companies which expect pay out huge claims, are […] Continue Reading…
Analyst says water dropping NOT enough
To put the cooling situation in perspective, an analyst in Japan pointed out that each water drop by helicopter, drops about 7 tons of water.
The spent fuel pools/ponds use up to 2000 tons of water (yes, 2000 tons). It is clear that even with several drops, it is not enough. Plant officials reported that […] Continue Reading…
Japan Disaster start of Global Great Depression
For a third day, the DOW fell big, along with other U.S. stock markets. Stock markets around the world being affected. This is because Japan has become the “parts” supplier to the global economy. Auto parts to electronic chips are made in Japan. This production has come to a virtual stand still. One analyst […] Continue Reading…
Japan expands evacuation area, asks Medical Personnel all over Japan to Help
Japanese Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano, says nuclear danger area expanded to 80km (50 miles).
Reports that the U.S. has expanded the area to 90km, Edano could not confirm.
Edano also asking all medical personnel in Japan to prepare to help. Expectant women have priority.