Nuclear Emergency at Fukushima Site Appears to be Coming Under Control

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.

MAPS

The geospatial mapping dimension of scientific visualization is crucial to gaining situational awareness.  

 

Below are initial map images following the March earthquake and tsunami in Japan that will provide initial views of the immediate situation. 

 

 

post-event imagery from GeoEye available for Japan. 

You can get the KML for Google Earth here:

 

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