At a press conference going on live as I write this, officials admit that they are detecting neutrons in leaking radiation.
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…
Arrogant Russian Politican says Japanese should move to Russia
Vladimir Zhirinovsky has offered an invitation to the People of Japan, to move to unpopulated areas of Russia.
He says they will never half to worry about living on an unstable island again.
His also let slip his real reason for wanting Japanese to move to Russia: “Russia will even benefit if such hardworking people join […] 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…
Thousands of Bodies Found
France 24 reporters, in Japan, are reporting that tens of thousands of bodies have been found.
The reporters say at least 2000 bodies have been found on beaches and along the coast line.
Another reporter said that in one city local police are keeping people out of one part of the city. The reporter asked why […] Continue Reading…
Germany Closes Nuclear Plants, Cites Japan Event
Reuters is reporting that Angela Merkel, Germany’s Chancellor, has suspended an agreement that was meant to delay the closing of Germany’s older nuclear plants.
Merkel points to the nuclear disaster unfolding in Japan as the reason. She has decided that Germany’s old nuclear plants need to be shut down, by their originally planned closure dates. […] Continue Reading…