Jetstream Analysis from SFSU Meteorology

Thu, 2011-03-17 14:03 — Katie Rast

 

More info at the SFSU Meteorolog page.

No fallout danger to U.S. from Japan-NRC chief

Thu, 2011-03-17 13:54 — Katie Rast

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission believes there is no radiation danger to U.S. territory from the nuclear reactor disaster Japan, NRC Chairman Gregory Jaczko said on Thursday.

"We don't see any concern for radiation levels that could be harmful here in the the United States or any of the U.S. territories," he told reporters. He said NRC recommended evacuating areas within 50 miles of Japan's stricken reactor as a prudent precaution.

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Alister Macintyre Japan Map Collection

Thu, 2011-03-17 13:50 — mdmcdonald

I have added some more to my growing collection of Japan map links.

Various science mapping efforts have begun,[1] such as:

Obama defends nuclear power, says Hawaii, West Coast safe

Thu, 2011-03-17 13:48 — Katie Rast

WASHINGTON » President Barack Obama is defending nuclear power as an important source of energy in the U.S., even as new questions are raised about its safety following radiation leaks from an earthquake- and tsunami-damaged nuclear plant in Japan.

Obama also told a Pittsburgh TV station that he has been assured that Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast will not be affected by radiation released from the damaged nuclear plant in Japan.

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Feds move more radiation monitors to West Coast

Thu, 2011-03-17 13:42 — Katie Rast

March 17, 2011

Growing concern by Americans over exposure from damaged nuclear plants in Japan has prompted officials to deploy more radiation monitors in the western United States and Pacific territories, federal environmental regulators say.

Officials with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission said they do not expect harmful radiation levels to reach anywhere in the U.S. from Japan.

Radioactive Plume Map

Thu, 2011-03-17 13:38 — Katie Rast

Click on the map image above to see the interactive version.

Japan Cell Signal Map

Wed, 2011-03-16 17:42 — Katie Rast

 

Signal Map is a free resource that allows users to enter the Japanese postal code (as well as US and other countries) into their system and view a map that displays the dead zones (identified by a skull) and the signal strength (identified by th 'bars' symbol).

Overview - Japan Earthquake and Tsunami - March 12, 2011

Tue, 2011-03-15 22:58 — Kathy Gilbeaux

Source: Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance

Overview

Tokyo Train Information

Tue, 2011-03-15 05:01 — Bea Alvarez

Updates on delays and cancellations for train lines in Tokio

Tokio Train information March 15th 2011

Friday's earthquake and the looming threat of blackouts have thrown the usually well-oiled Tokyo rail system into disarray. We'll be updating this information as the day goes on.

As of Tuesday, 5.20pm (percentages indicate volume compared to regular service)...

Radiation escaping in Japan

Tue, 2011-03-15 04:57 — Bea Alvarez

Third unit explodes at damaged nuclear plant

STEVEN MUFSON | Washington Post

SOMA, Japan – Radiation spewed today from a crippled nuclear power plant in tsunami-ravaged northeastern Japan in a dramatic escalation of the 4-day-old catastrophe, forcing the government to tell people nearby to stay indoors to avoid exposure.

Hospital List in Miyagi

Tue, 2011-03-15 01:49 — Bea Alvarez

Sendai City

Aoba area
・Tohoku Uiversity Hospital ER (accept only for the emergency case)
・Tohoku Rousai Hospital (emergency case comes first)
・Sendai Teishin Hospital (as usual)
・Sendai Syakai-Hoken Hospital (as usual)
・Tohoku Kousai Hospital (accept all patients but emergency case comes first)
・Sendai Kousei Hospital (accept all patients but emergency case comes first)
・JR Sendai Hospital (accept only minor injuries)
・Red Cross Miyagi Chaptel, Sendai City Hall(24hr)

Miyagino area

Why Iodine Tablets Come Out When Radiation Threatens

Mon, 2011-03-14 20:43 — Bea Alvarez

by Scott Hensley, National Public Radio

Just in case, Japan has distributed a whole bunch of potassium iodide to evacuation centers near the troubled Fukushima Daiichi and Fukushima Daini nuclear power plants.

The International Atomic Energy Agency said in a statement that 230,000 units (the stuff comes in tablets and as a liquid) are at the ready.

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