EPTCrisis in Japan - Page 51
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Thread is about the various issues surrounding Japan in the aftermath of the recent earthquake. Don't bring the shit side of the internet to the thread, and post with the realization that this thread is very important, and very real, to your fellow members. Do not post speculative and unconfirmed news you saw on TV or anywhere else. Generally the more dramatic it sounds the less likely it's true. | ||
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Body_Shield
Canada3368 Posts
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ZombiesOMG
United States282 Posts
On March 12 2011 03:27 Hypnotikdel wrote: More news on Tsunami in Santa Cruz, California BBC: Some reports from local US media of the tsunami's arrival on the US West Coast: Joe Vazquez from CBS5 tweets: "Second tsunami surge now hitting Santa Cruz. CBS5 reporting a dozen or so sunken boats. County spokesman says at least $2m damage." KGO Radio tweets: "Crescent City OES: All docks are gone after first surge, 35 boats crushed, water starting to fill harbor parking lot." http://edition.cnn.com/video/flashLive/live.html?stream=1 CalTech and USGS are holding a press conference right now discussing the Tsunami's effects on Northern California, and that things won't be over for a few more hours. They're saying that most of the damage in Santa Cruz and Crescent City is due to extremely strong currents and tides rather than waves themselves. There was some flooding, but not a ton. Waves hit 6.5' and 6.0' in some cities. Also, every time you hear a bleeping noise in the background, they said it means another 5.0 aftershock has hit Japan. I've heard 4 bleeps since I started watching, and they reported tens and tens of aftershocks ranging from 4.0 - 7.1. I'm wondering if all these aftershocks will have an effect on anything else. | ||
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a176
Canada6688 Posts
On March 12 2011 02:30 fOrQQ wrote: One of my friends lives in Sendai, REALLY hope he's ok... Pretty worrying when all my other friends in Japan are using SNS to say they're ok except him... you have my prayers man | ||
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Body_Shield
Canada3368 Posts
On March 12 2011 03:29 fanta[Rn] wrote: BBC said the govt said a leak could occur. fuck i hope it doesnt :S It's all relative, read through some Nuclear Power information. If the nuclear plant said they had a leak, it's probably something like one drip a minute. Generally speaking, it sounds bad, but if you think about it and get some information, it's not really a concern for regular people at all. If they start more evacuations, yeah... then you can be concerned. | ||
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fanta[Rn]
Japan2465 Posts
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Serejai
6007 Posts
On March 12 2011 03:41 fanta[Rn] wrote: The power of the earthquake off north-east Japan shifted the earth's axis by nearly 10in (25cm), Earth-issues.com reports, citing the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology. The phenomenon is not unusual for a major quake. Interesting info for anyone who's not already aware that this happens. This probably cuts a few milliseconds off the time of a year. Quoting fanta instead said he ninja posted before me. | ||
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Crais
Canada2136 Posts
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Serejai
6007 Posts
Seems there may be issues yet to come. | ||
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fanta[Rn]
Japan2465 Posts
On March 12 2011 03:43 Serejai wrote: 1841: The situation at the nuclear reactor at Fukushima seems to be worsening. Japanese authorities are now to release radioactive vapour to ease pressure, AP news agency reports. Engineers are trying to fix the cooling system to the main reactor, damaged in the quake. Seems there may be issues yet to come. :S :S :S this worries me | ||
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da_head
Canada3350 Posts
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Copymizer
Denmark2108 Posts
On March 12 2011 03:43 Crais wrote: I hate feeling helpless like this. Wish I could be there to help. My same thought, sitting here literally doing nothing but browsing at your computer feels so awful when people over there need so much help :/ | ||
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fanta[Rn]
Japan2465 Posts
evacuating :S shit hits the fan | ||
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Pleiades
United States472 Posts
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Horuku
United States405 Posts
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KwarK
United States44205 Posts
On March 12 2011 03:54 fanta[Rn] wrote: 1851: More on the troubled nuclear plant: Japan's trade minister, Banri Kaieda, says authorities are nearing a decision to release radioactive steam from the Fukushima nuclear reactor in a bid to ease a build-up of pressure, AFP reports. Thousands of local residents have been evacuated. evacuating :S shit hits the fan Radioactive steam isn't a massive issue though. Moving people away is a precaution but we're not looking at a meltdown or anything like that. My understanding is that the reactor itself has been shut down and it's just the steam that the plant uses to run the dynamos that is causing problems. This steam is radioactive due to contact with the reactor but we're not looking at an explosion. | ||
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Maenander
Germany4926 Posts
On March 12 2011 03:54 fanta[Rn] wrote: 1851: More on the troubled nuclear plant: Japan's trade minister, Banri Kaieda, says authorities are nearing a decision to release radioactive steam from the Fukushima nuclear reactor in a bid to ease a build-up of pressure, AFP reports. Thousands of local residents have been evacuated. evacuating :S shit hits the fan It's a precaution. As long as the containment is intact, it should prevent a major release of radioactivity even during a meltdown. Afaik the radioactivity of released steam should be lessened by filters. Let's hope for the best. | ||
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Body_Shield
Canada3368 Posts
User was warned for this post | ||
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enemy2010
Germany1972 Posts
On March 12 2011 04:01 Body_Shield wrote: If I've learned anything from playing the STALKER series, if they drink some vodka they'll be fine. Man. Please.... If I were Mod, i would ban you forever. | ||
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Crais
Canada2136 Posts
On March 12 2011 04:00 Pleiades wrote: I tried to call my friend from high school that lives in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture last night but got no response for several hours. Earlier this morning I found out that he had severe bruising and some internal bleeding after being slammed into a tree by the tsunami. Don't know his exact condition, but I pray he lives. I'm sorry to hear that. Thought and prayers are with you and your friend. | ||
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Broodwich
United States393 Posts
Here's the updated NY Times article on the nuclear power plant issue. | ||
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