8.9 Earthquake hits Japan - Page 2

tallywacker · 03-11-2011, 02:13 PM

Timeline so far with reactor...

Original post: Ominous flash from Kyodo Wire:

The operator of the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant reported an abnormality Friday following a powerful earthquake which hit a wide area in northeastern Japan including Fukushima Prefecture, the industry ministry said.

The system to cool reactor cores in case of emergency stopped at the No. 1 and No. 2 reactors of the plant operated by Tokyo Electric Power Co., it said.

There are reports that the Japanese PM will declare a nuclear emergency.

Update: There's no evidence of any radioactive leakage, but officials have confirmed that the cooling process for the nuclear plant has not yet gone according to plan.

Update 2: Japan has declared a nuclear emergency.

Update 3: 2000 residents near the Fukushima Nuclear Plant have been urged to evacuate.

Update 4: According to reports, Japanese jets have been ordered to fly over the Fukushima Nuclear plant

Update 5: According to Reuters, a Dam has broken in the same region as the at-risk nuclear power plant.

Update 6: The owner of the plant, TEPCO, says the reactor pressure is rising, and there are risks of a radiation leak, according to Reuters.

Update 7: Now the trade minister says a leak is possible.

Update 8: Word is, Japanese authorities will release a small amount of radioactive vapor into the air to ease pressure.

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/fukus...#ixzz1GJtk3z70

tallywacker · 03-11-2011, 02:15 PM

Another 6.6 quake hits Japan

tallywacker · 03-11-2011, 02:16 PM

List of Japan earthquakes today

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquak...n/Asia_eqs.php

Particle Man · 03-11-2011, 02:30 PM

Not a good scene at all...

defector · 03-11-2011, 02:33 PM

According to my phone, they are having aftershocks of at least magnitude 5.0 or higher about every 5 minutes off the coast of Japan (near Honshu).
Last one was 6.1 about 1/2 hour ago.

tallywacker · 03-11-2011, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by defector

According to my phone, they are having aftershocks of at least magnitude 5.0 or higher about every 5 minutes off the coast of Japan (near Honshu).
Last one was 6.1 about 1/2 hour ago.

Two of them above 6.0 in the last 15 mins according to the USGS.

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquak...n/Asia_eqs.php

defector · 03-11-2011, 02:41 PM

Can't hear the news where I'm at, but it sounds like it has been pretty much constant since 3PM (Japan time)?

tallywacker · 03-11-2011, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by defector

Can't hear the news where I'm at, but it sounds like it has been pretty much constant since 3PM (Japan time)?

Yep shit is crazy

Gas Man · 03-11-2011, 03:40 PM

WOW just WOW

Ninjakel · 03-11-2011, 03:42 PM

geez.............

03-11-2011, 02:13 PM	#11
tallywacker Virtual Machine Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA Moto: 2010 Ducati Hypermotard Posts: 1,698	Timeline so far with reactor... Original post: Ominous flash from Kyodo Wire: The operator of the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant reported an abnormality Friday following a powerful earthquake which hit a wide area in northeastern Japan including Fukushima Prefecture, the industry ministry said. The system to cool reactor cores in case of emergency stopped at the No. 1 and No. 2 reactors of the plant operated by Tokyo Electric Power Co., it said. There are reports that the Japanese PM will declare a nuclear emergency. Update: There's no evidence of any radioactive leakage, but officials have confirmed that the cooling process for the nuclear plant has not yet gone according to plan. Update 2: Japan has declared a nuclear emergency. Update 3: 2000 residents near the Fukushima Nuclear Plant have been urged to evacuate. Update 4: According to reports, Japanese jets have been ordered to fly over the Fukushima Nuclear plant Update 5: According to Reuters, a Dam has broken in the same region as the at-risk nuclear power plant. Update 6: The owner of the plant, TEPCO, says the reactor pressure is rising, and there are risks of a radiation leak, according to Reuters. Update 7: Now the trade minister says a leak is possible. Update 8: Word is, Japanese authorities will release a small amount of radioactive vapor into the air to ease pressure. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/fukus...#ixzz1GJtk3z70 __________________

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03-11-2011, 02:33 PM	#15
defector My balls, your chin Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The desert of Az Moto: 929, SV650, YZ250 Posts: 1,917	According to my phone, they are having aftershocks of at least magnitude 5.0 or higher about every 5 minutes off the coast of Japan (near Honshu). Last one was 6.1 about 1/2 hour ago. __________________ Reading this signature may give you special powers, including the ability to run through walls. You should try it immediately.

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defector My balls, your chin Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The desert of Az Moto: 929, SV650, YZ250 Posts: 1,917	Can't hear the news where I'm at, but it sounds like it has been pretty much constant since 3PM (Japan time)? __________________ Reading this signature may give you special powers, including the ability to run through walls. You should try it immediately.

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