Topic: Earthquake Japan 8.9 moment magnitude (Read 20277 times)

--tractorman-- · « **Reply #50 on:** March 12, 2011, 23:08:15 »

Theres always earthquakes about all the time.

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/quakes_all.html

Agent|Austin · « **Reply #51 on:** March 12, 2011, 23:08:44 »

--tractorman-- · « **Reply #52 on:** March 12, 2011, 23:10:05 »

She's docked capt'n!

oceandream · « **Reply #53 on:** March 13, 2011, 00:10:09 »

not a nice sight!

Agent|Austin · « **Reply #54 on:** March 13, 2011, 00:19:14 »

A meltdown may be under way at one of Fukushima Daiichi's nuclear power reactors, an official with Japan's nuclear and industrial safety agency told CNN Sunday.

A meltdown is a catastrophic failure of the reactor core, with a potential for widespread radiation release. However, Toshiro Bannai, director of the agency's international affairs office, expressed confidence that efforts to control the crisis would prove successful.

Meanwhile, a second reactor at the same facility failed shortly after 5 a.m. Sunday, the Tokyo Electric Power Company said, according to TV Asahi. The power company said it was having difficulty cooling the reactor and may need to release radioactive steam in order to relieve pressure.

Agent|Austin · « **Reply #55 on:** March 13, 2011, 04:55:49 »

Japanese authorities are operating on the presumption that possible meltdowns are under way at two nuclear reactors

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano told reporters there is a "possibility" of a meltdown at the plant's No. 1 reactor, adding, "It is inside the reactor. We can't see." He then added that authorities are also "assuming the possibility of a meltdown" at the facility's No. 3 reactor.

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Not good.

Master Captain · « **Reply #56 on:** March 13, 2011, 05:38:28 »

For now all reactors for the most part are ok aside from the fact that they're over heating. If theres any kind of meltdown hope for a partial one and not a full out chernobyl meltdown. If a full out chernobyl style melt down occurs not only will it create massive amounts of radiation affecting japan and that area but theres the possibility of it heading east and affecting american soil and other pacific islands aswell

Agent|Austin · « **Reply #57 on:** March 13, 2011, 06:32:10 »

Quote from: Master Captain on March 13, 2011, 05:38:28

For now all reactors for the most part are ok aside from the fact that they're over heating. If theres any kind of meltdown hope for a partial one and not a full out chernobyl meltdown. If a full out chernobyl style melt down occurs not only will it create massive amounts of radiation affecting japan and that area but theres the possibility of it heading east and affecting american soil and other pacific islands aswell

It has already been a partial meltdown.

saltydog · « **Reply #58 on:** March 13, 2011, 07:04:12 »

It seems they have begun to inject sea water into the core for cooling..

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/03/12/shaking-smoke-seen-japanese-nuclear-plant-facing-possible-meltdown/

Agent|Austin · « **Reply #59 on:** March 13, 2011, 07:05:27 »

Quote from: Master Captain on March 13, 2011, 05:38:28

For now all reactors for the most part are ok aside from the fact that they're over heating. If theres any kind of meltdown hope for a partial one and not a full out chernobyl meltdown. If a full out chernobyl style melt down occurs not only will it create massive amounts of radiation affecting japan and that area but theres the possibility of it heading east and affecting american soil and other pacific islands aswell

Also even in the event of a significant release from the reactor, radiation would be diluted before reaching the US. Radiation levels might increase but not enough to effect anything.

Quote from: saltydog on March 13, 2011, 07:04:12

It seems they have begun to inject sea water into the core for cooling..

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/03/12/shaking-smoke-seen-japanese-nuclear-plant-facing-possible-meltdown/

Havn't they been doing that, sea water and boron or something for a day now?

saltydog · « **Reply #60 on:** March 13, 2011, 07:07:05 »

Supposedly so, let's hope it works..

danny · « **Reply #61 on:** March 13, 2011, 12:04:01 »

I've just heard that 6 of the reactors now have broken cooling systems, anyone got anything on this?
Around 12 people have been irradiated, Although it was only a small doseage
Just seen this on the bbc live feed
"Authorities say they think that there wasn't a meltdown at the no 3 reactor - as previously thought - only at the no 1 reactor. See an explainer of meltdown here. In any case, officials are insisting that there is no significant risk to human health at present."

japaneise GOVT has confirmed risk of explosion at No3 reactor

J3nsen · « **Reply #62 on:** March 13, 2011, 15:29:23 »

Before and after picture!

Master Captain · « **Reply #63 on:** March 13, 2011, 16:15:31 »

Quote from: danny on March 13, 2011, 12:04:01

I've just heard that 6 of the reactors now have broken cooling systems, anyone got anything on this?
Around 12 people have been irradiated, Although it was only a small doseage
Just seen this on the bbc live feed
"Authorities say they think that there wasn't a meltdown at the no 3 reactor - as previously thought - only at the no 1 reactor. See an explainer of meltdown here. In any case, officials are insisting that there is no significant risk to human health at present."

japaneise GOVT has confirmed risk of explosion at No3 reactor

Yes there is a total of 6 reactors that have cooling problems, 3 at 2 different power plants. Officials fear a partial meltdown could be happening sunday (today) but it doesn't state which reactor at which plant. They have been injecting sea water and boron into the reactors, using this method is a "hail mary" last attempt as using this method will likely render the 40 year old reactors unusable. In order for this method to be succesful they will have to be injecting water non stop for days. Source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110313/ap_on_bi_ge/as_japan_earthquake_nuclear_crisis

Matthew Brown · « **Reply #64 on:** March 13, 2011, 16:49:14 »

If you want a very detailed look at world crisises in real time click here:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/index2.php#

Some sources also state that the japanese whaling fleet was completely wiped out in the tsunami.
But I know for a fact that they were a week away from japan, and besides I know that they dock in the very south west of Japan thus unaffected.

Although for some, believe it if you wish:
http://glossynews.com/science-and-technology/environment/201103130441/japan-quake-silver-lining-whaling-fleet-decimated/

^^ (I've recently found out that this is referring to the coastal whaling fleet up north in Japan and not the southern ocean lot, they just haven't written it very well)

freeciv · « **Reply #65 on:** March 13, 2011, 17:17:04 »

Quote from: Matthew Brown on March 13, 2011, 16:49:14

If you want a very detailed look at world crisises in real time click here:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/index2.php#

I went there and found this...

Should I be worried??

Matthew Brown · « **Reply #66 on:** March 13, 2011, 17:26:12 »

I looked it up for you, it's a nasty case of measles on an outbreak. So.. you should be fine

freeciv · « **Reply #67 on:** March 13, 2011, 17:31:01 »

Quote from: Matthew Brown on March 13, 2011, 17:26:12

I looked it up for you, it's a nasty case of measles on an outbreak. So.. you should be fine

Nice... measles sound fun!

Master Captain · « **Reply #68 on:** March 13, 2011, 23:45:18 »

2 reactors have suffered partial meltdowns and officials fear that unit 3 could explode as did unit 1. That was caused by the release of hydrogen gas reacting with oxygen. With in the next few days the japanese will either gain control of the reactors or face full meltdowns

Master Captain · « **Reply #69 on:** March 14, 2011, 04:30:31 »

Unit number 3 has exploded just like unit 1 the building it's housed in exploded from the releasing hydrogen gas. The containment unit around the reactor itself is still unharmed like in the explosion of unit 1. Hopefully soon they make some positive progress.

marcstrat · « **Reply #70 on:** March 14, 2011, 06:32:45 »

Thanks J3nsen, for the pics.
Its seems a simular devestating area, as in 2004 in Banda Ajheh.
I also hope that the problems with the nuclear powerplants,can be helped.I'm pretty sure that the japonese people know how to handle this kind of trouble.They trained on a weekly bases for the smal things,and yearly on a massive disaster.
Marc

J3nsen · « **Reply #71 on:** March 14, 2011, 07:17:21 »

The explosion at No. 3 reactor was little bigger than No.1.... Look Austin, mushroom!

marcstrat · « **Reply #72 on:** March 14, 2011, 07:20:03 »

When did that blew-up.
Because on the news last night it was still standing.
Marc

J3nsen · « **Reply #73 on:** March 14, 2011, 07:35:08 »

What appears to be another hydrogen blast has occurred at a nuclear power plant in Fukushima. No damage to the reactor chamber has been reported, but 11 people have been injured. 11:01 AM (Japan time) on Monday at the No.3 reactor of Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima.

Agent|Austin · « **Reply #74 on:** March 14, 2011, 09:38:54 »

Quote from: J3nsen on March 14, 2011, 07:17:21

Look Austin, mushroom!

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