Fear of Further Explosions

Live press conference; official indicating more explosions possible, because they said they are working to “…prevent further explosions”.

Reporters asking for officials to clarify radiation level reporting, because they use different terminology each time in regards to levels officially reported.

Officials now saying get inside, try to get inside concrete buildings.  Telling people to “dust off” […] Continue Reading…

Reactor 4 on Fire, Hole found in Reactor 2, Worst Case Becoming Reality

Japanese government officials say Fukushima plant 1, reactor 4 is on fire.  A hole has been found in reactor 2, which was earlier reported that a loud bang, or explosion sound, heard from inside.

Reactor 4 was being shut down at time of the quake/tsunami.  Exposed rods were spent, but are still radioactive.  Overheating might […] Continue Reading…

Japan Nuclear Crisis a Creeping Disaster

“It looks like the situation is creeping towards a radiological disaster,” said John Large, a nuclear consultant.  He also says that he believes Japan will experience a worst case scenario.  Partly due to officials not being honest about the situation.

Another problem is that the weekly weather forecast is predicting the winds will shift southward, […] Continue Reading…

Comment by U.S. Navy Officer indicates seriousness of Radition Leaks

“The immediate action was to get out of the area,” said USN Commander Jeff Davis.  This was part of the explanation of why U.S. ships were moved away from Japan.

In just a few minutes 17 personnel were exposed to a months worth of radiation, even though the helicopters they were in were 60 miles […] Continue Reading…

Japan Makes Official International Request for Help to Avert Nuclear Catastrophy

NHK confirmed that Japan has asked for international help in averting a major nuclear catastrophe. They need help cooling the reactors.

It’s interesting that most nuclear “experts” being interviewed around the world keep saying this could not turn into another Chernobyl.  It sure looks like it’s possible to me.

Loud Bang heard inside Reactor 2

Officials are reporting that a loud bang was heard from inside reactor 2, at Fukushima nuclear plant 1.

It is believed that it is the “Separation Chamber” cracking (some reports call it “Suppression Pool”, some called it the “Pressure Suppression Room”).  Workers at the plant have been moved to “safer” positions, workers not directly involved […] Continue Reading…

Reactor 2 Critical, U.S. Navy says Aircrews exposed to Radiation

NHK reporting that reactor 2, at Fukushima plant 1, is no longer venting and attempts at cooling have failed.  The reactor’s vents closed automatically and can not be opened. Sprayers spraying water on the rods stopped working.

U.S. Navy says U.S. helicopters were hit by radioactive plume while flying over coast line of disaster area. […] Continue Reading…

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