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Nuclear Emergency at Fukushima Site Appears to be Coming Under Control

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Mon, 2011-03-14 03:20 — mdmcdonald
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Fukushima Nuclear Powerplant

Given the events of the past few days, it may be prudent to consider that new concerns may arise.  However, it appears that the Fukushima nuclear powerplant are beginning to come under control.  Reactors are still shutdown and emergency procedures are starting to come under control.  However, cooling procedures appear to be taking effect.

Full assessments of radiation releases need to take place.  Local radiation exposures near the Fukushima nuclear powerplant have been noted.  Those directly affected are undergoing medical evaluations.

The Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency is providing regular updates with details about reactor and radiation status:

    http://www.nisa.meti.go.jp/english/index.html

Mon, 2011-03-14 04:34 — mdmcdonald

There are reports by independent observers that indicate that some of the official reports out of japan for dead and missing do not make sense given some of the evidence that is emerging. One observation is that the official word on radiation from Japan does not jive with information regarding the 7th fleet pulling back outside 100 m ( or k?) radius due to elevated radiological readings.  Other comments are questioning whether official messaging is playing down the seriousness of the crisis to modulate affects on the Japanese stock market.

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