March 15, 2011 (based on March 14 events)

Mar 15, 2011 | Fukushima Accident Updates

Before today’s entry concerning Fukushima itself, it seems appropriate to consider the nuclear situation in Japan in comparison to the horrific earthquake and tsunami impact. The quake and tsunami have inflicted a level of death and misery on the Japanese that...

March 14, 2011

Mar 14, 2011 | Fukushima Accident Updates

Late yesterday (Eastern time), Fukushima Unit No. 3 experienced a hydrogen explosion in it’s upper refueling area of the power plant. It seems that the explosion was the same type and of the same force as the one at Fukushima Unit No. 1 two days ago. Perhaps...

March 13, 2011

Mar 13, 2011 | Fukushima Accident Updates

The drama at the Fukushima nuclear power complex in northwest Japan continues. As of this morning, it appears that Unit No. 1 reactor vessel, which has been the focus of concern for two days, is now being cooled using sea water. Sea water is not the sort of cooling...

Preliminary Update (March 12, 2011)

Mar 12, 2011 | Fukushima Accident Updates

Preliminary Update (March 12) In concert with the horrific Earthquake and Tsunami that devastated much of northeastern Japan, eleven nuclear power plants automatically shut down. All reactors automatically shut down when severe events occur, and the shutdown happens...
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