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Post by Zaq "That Guy" Buzzkill on Mar 15, 2011 19:37:06 GMT -5
So I was just watching CNN and one of the nuclear experts said they have about 24 hours to get the fire out before the actual rods catch fire. If that happens... We'll have another Chernoybl on our hands? God help us all Its been said before that a meltdown would not be as bad as that, but it will still be awful. If It happens, then I am HOPING the radiation will be delivered southeast across the pacific.
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Post by YAKMAN is ICHIBAN on Mar 15, 2011 19:40:31 GMT -5
Honestly, I'm just tuning out the details of what is going on over there until something happens one way or another. The MSM is by and large alarmist and scientifically illiterate.
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Post by Zaq "That Guy" Buzzkill on Mar 15, 2011 19:43:01 GMT -5
I myself believe what i know is true. For example, i know that there is a fire and that it is a danger to causing a meltdown, but I don't know how bad it will actually be, or even how long we have until the fire causes some serious damage.
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Post by Andrew is Good on Mar 15, 2011 22:01:34 GMT -5
itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/brainstuff/id260335249This is from the 14th, and one of the podcasts I listen to. Basically, the most recent episode is going over what happened with Japan's reactors, why things went south, and I felt it was very informative.
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Post by mattperiolat on Mar 15, 2011 23:05:31 GMT -5
Another aftershock, this time a 6.0, has hit Eastern Japan. EDIT: And Japan has heard the voice of the crane. www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/top/all/7474165.htmlSomeone please grade my Japanese homework, but I believe that "the voice of the crane" is the old expression for an address from the Emperor. Prior to World War II, no one heard from the Emperor in person unless you were a part of his inner circle. I do not believe he was heard at ALL until Hirohito addressed his country to tell them about the surrender of Japan. In any case, it is still very rare for the emperor to address the nation, so this is a big deal.
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Post by Rorschach on Mar 16, 2011 11:43:20 GMT -5
Another aftershock, this time a 6.0, has hit Eastern Japan. EDIT: And Japan has heard the voice of the crane. www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/top/all/7474165.htmlSomeone please grade my Japanese homework, but I believe that "the voice of the crane" is the old expression for an address from the Emperor. Prior to World War II, no one heard from the Emperor in person unless you were a part of his inner circle. I do not believe he was heard at ALL until Hirohito addressed his country to tell them about the surrender of Japan. In any case, it is still very rare for the emperor to address the nation, so this is a big deal. Indeed this is a VERY important occurrence. BTW, TIME magazine has an article up with an engineer who worked on Chernobyl, who says that Fukushima probably is as bad right now as Chernobyl was. www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2059232,00.html
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Post by Zaq "That Guy" Buzzkill on Mar 16, 2011 12:17:54 GMT -5
The timeline that is constantly being updated on wikipedia is interesting. it seems as though the workers are constantly being pulled back, then allowed to work again because the radiation level can't decide if it was want t be dangerous or not.
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Post by Glitch on Mar 16, 2011 21:35:44 GMT -5
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Post by Seth Drakin of Monster Crap on Mar 17, 2011 12:23:58 GMT -5
That's a wonderful story. Hopefully both animals are able to fully recover.
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Post by kayfabulous on Mar 17, 2011 15:12:38 GMT -5
I had just came in to post the dog story.
As for the nuclear thing, I think it's all being very sensationalized. Remember, Chernobyl didn't have the safety or containment modern nuclear power plants have. While it's not something to be taken lightly I don't think anyone in the United States has anything to worry about.
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Post by Zaq "That Guy" Buzzkill on Mar 17, 2011 15:25:59 GMT -5
They are currently repairing the electrical lines to the reactors so that the pumps will start working again. If this goes off without a hitch then the reactors should stabilize.
Also, BBC says that even at its worst, this won't be as bad as Chernobyl.
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Post by Cavs for Mavs Mafia on Mar 17, 2011 17:27:26 GMT -5
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Post by Orange on Mar 17, 2011 18:09:27 GMT -5
Well....................that's one way to sum it all up
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Post by mattperiolat on Mar 17, 2011 18:25:06 GMT -5
They are currently repairing the electrical lines to the reactors so that the pumps will start working again. If this goes off without a hitch then the reactors should stabilize. Also, BBC says that even at its worst, this won't be as bad as Chernobyl. Depends on the level of water still in the pools and just how much radiation has escaped from the reactors. But I will agree on the likelihood of a meltdown diminishing.
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Mar 17, 2011 19:12:09 GMT -5
Someone living in Japan sets the story straight.
See that seems to be something a lot of people(not saying on here, just in general) don't seem to be grasping, Tokyo is fine. Most of Japan is fine. The only areas really screwed up are the areas that the tsunami hit. There are no food shortages or gas shortages in Tokyo or anywhere like that, and for the most part, the people in Japan are just carrying on like usual.
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Post by Zaq "That Guy" Buzzkill on Mar 17, 2011 20:08:05 GMT -5
They are currently repairing the electrical lines to the reactors so that the pumps will start working again. If this goes off without a hitch then the reactors should stabilize. Also, BBC says that even at its worst, this won't be as bad as Chernobyl. Depends on the level of water still in the pools and just how much radiation has escaped from the reactors. But I will agree on the likelihood of a meltdown diminishing. Well from what i have gathered, the radiation that has been released has not done any damage as of yet, so they should be good. I have to say that it seems things are going quite well over at the reactors now, or at least it seems that way.
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Post by hassanchop on Mar 18, 2011 0:19:38 GMT -5
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Post by White Trash Lucha on Mar 18, 2011 12:35:07 GMT -5
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Post by Zaq "That Guy" Buzzkill on Mar 18, 2011 14:56:32 GMT -5
from the BBC:
Also, they they can now provide power to the plant.
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