Japan: 9.0 Earthquake-Tsunami-Nuclear Reactor Status #5

[Peliman]

I did see and think I posted the link that Canada would not test their cows milk for radiation.

Well here's two statements from the Health Canada website to which the bottom of the page the link is referring to.

"Please note that as of March 25, 2011, the frequency of data collection by NRCan using the mobile surveys has been decreased due to the low levels of radiation being detected. The surveys will be repeated periodically and the data table will be updated. Health Canada has a large radiation detection and monitoring network composed of over 100 stations distributed across the country in strategic locations and major population centres. The amount of radiation from Japan being detected from these monitors is minuscule and does not pose a risk to the safety of our air, water, milk or agricultural products. To view published measurements from Health Canada, please visit the Fixed Point Surveillance Network website." Link provided with another statement.

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hc-ps/ed-ud/respond/nuclea/_data/surveil-eng.php

The Naturalnews website jumps to this conclusion

"Yep, since they're detecting low levels of radiation, this is apparently justification for turning off the monitors altogether, which of course is the kind of brilliant early warning plan that could have only been dreamed up by a brain-dead bureaucrat. It's as if these morons are sitting around a table having a conversation that goes something like this: <snipped>

Someone please tell me how the jump is made to "turning off the monitors altogether"

 

[Quiche]

Disaster strengthens Japan-U.S. alliance: Pentagon official

Quote: Morrell said about 20,000 personnel, 140 aircraft and more than 20 ships from the U.S. military have supported the humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts in Japan.

http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/04/83390.html

 

[Quiche]

U.S. Sees Array of New Threats at Japan&#8217;s Nuclear Plant

Quote: Among other problems, the document raises new questions about whether pouring water on nuclear fuel in the absence of functioning cooling systems can be sustained indefinitely. Experts have said the Japanese need to continue to keep the fuel cool for many months until the plant can be stabilized, but there is growing awareness that the risks of pumping water on the fuel present a whole new category of challenges that the nuclear industry is only beginning to comprehend.

and

The assessment provides graphic new detail on the conditions of the damaged cores in reactors 1, 2 and 3. Because slumping fuel and salt from seawater that had been used as a coolant is probably blocking circulation pathways, the water flow in No. 1 &#8220;is severely restricted and likely blocked.&#8221; Inside the core itself, &#8220;there is likely no water level,&#8221; the assessment says, adding that as a result, &#8220;it is difficult to determine how much cooling is getting to the fuel.&#8221; Similar problems exist in No. 2 and No. 3, although the blockage is probably less severe, the assessment says.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/06/world/asia/06nuclear.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Very informative article.

 

[mommy23]

So after 2 years of trying, and being deemed infertile by 3 different doctors..... SURPRISE I am pregnant, just in time to have a nuclear crisis.... I swear, its just my luck!!!! I pray that not only my miracle baby (praying that he/she sticks!!! raying: ) But everyone that is sharing my similar fears across the world, have happy healthy pregnancies/babies/children. And I am in complete shock right now....... :woohoo:

raying: Japan get this under control.... LIKE YESTERDAY!!!!!

And I so appreciate everyone keeping us up to date, and helping to explain the situation :innocent:

 

[memeanabby]

So after 2 years of trying, and being deemed infertile by 3 different doctors..... SURPRISE I am pregnant, just in time to have a nuclear crisis.... I swear, its just my luck!!!! I pray that not only my miracle baby (praying that he/she sticks!!! raying: ) But everyone that is sharing my similar fears across the world, have happy healthy pregnancies/babies/children. And I am in complete shock right now....... :woohoo:

raying: Japan get this under control.... LIKE YESTERDAY!!!!!

And I so appreciate everyone keeping us up to date, and helping to explain the situation :innocent:

Congrats!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you! You and your family are in my prayers!

 

[Quiche]

So after 2 years of trying, and being deemed infertile by 3 different doctors..... SURPRISE I am pregnant, just in time to have a nuclear crisis.... I swear, its just my luck!!!! I pray that not only my miracle baby (praying that he/she sticks!!! raying: ) But everyone that is sharing my similar fears across the world, have happy healthy pregnancies/babies/children. And I am in complete shock right now....... :woohoo:

raying: Japan get this under control.... LIKE YESTERDAY!!!!!

And I so appreciate everyone keeping us up to date, and helping to explain the situation :innocent:

Blessings! I will pray for you both...

 

[Niner]

snipped...
Tokyo Electric Power Co Ltd (TEPCO) plans to start paying compensation to those who had to evacuate or suffered other losses due to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant accident before damages have been assessed, the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper said Tuesday.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/04/us-japan-quake-compensation-idUSTRE7336QV20110404
Wow, that actually resembles some responsibility on Tepco's part. I'm shocked.

sorry - just started to continue this thread, but saw not_my_kids post and had to say:

not too responsible... it comes out only $12 per person... :banghead:

 

[OneLove]

Mommy23, congratulations to you and all your family! Please try to unload your worries and let others carry them for you. This too shall pass, and your loved ones need your loving care and you need relief from concern about things you can't do much about anyway. Things will all work out eventually and in the meantime you are meant for maternal bliss. I will be thinking of you and sending loving, healing thoughts your way. This is truly a time for you to trust and let go of burdens beyond your call. Please let us carry them for you for this little bit of precious time you have to bring a blessing into the world Xxo

As for me, being beyond the age of childbearing, i have decided to commit every whit of ability I have left devoted to ending nuclear power on the face of the earth so that our children, grandchildren, and their grandchildren can live free of the disaster my generation has ALLOWED to be created. I opposed nuclear power in my youth in the 1970's and it is time for me to call upon all the resources I have been blessed with to do my part. This, I feel, is a sacred duty. I will think of you and your family as I journey down this road.

In my retirement, I have completed half of the 4 year school and clinical residency to attain national board certification in Five Element Acupuncture and have taken a year off to care for several different family members in need. Acupuncture, ESPECIALLY Five Element, is awesomely and transformatively healing. I highly recommend it. It can reset your body's circuitry back to a more blissful frequency. Love and luck to you. And don't WORRY, hahah. <3 <3 <3

 

[peeples]

So after 2 years of trying, and being deemed infertile by 3 different doctors..... SURPRISE I am pregnant, just in time to have a nuclear crisis.... I swear, its just my luck!!!! I pray that not only my miracle baby (praying that he/she sticks!!! raying: ) But everyone that is sharing my similar fears across the world, have happy healthy pregnancies/babies/children. And I am in complete shock right now....... :woohoo:

raying: Japan get this under control.... LIKE YESTERDAY!!!!!

And I so appreciate everyone keeping us up to date, and helping to explain the situation :innocent:

Congrats!!!! We'll so have to do some type of virtual baby shower downstairs LOL!!!!

P.S. Sending you sticky dust!!!!

 

[mommy23]

Thank you everyone

And OneLove, your post just brought me to tears....

I try not to worry, but I can't help it, you know? All this crap in our world scares me.... But I guess this proves, at least right now, that life goes on.....

Thanks for the sticky dust :crazy: I need it!!!!!

I am still just in shock.... The 7 tests I took today..... Still haven't totally convinced me this is real.

Ok, I will stop hijacking this thread, I have just been so obsessed with this everyday since the earthquake, that radiation is the first thing I thought of.... Maybe I need to distance myself for a few days....

You guys are all great :blowkiss:

 

[sirensong]

Awww, mommy23. Congratulations! I am sure God intended to give you this gift, at this time, for many reasons that only He knows. But I bet one was to show you that as long as there is life, there is hope. And love.

 

[not_my_kids]

ya know, my brother just reminded me: at that beginning of each year, we don't make resolutions, we use "words to live by this year". I went with lyrics from a song which say "Keep your hopes up high and your head down low."

Becoming better self-advice every day, IMO.

 

[dsntslp]

How radiation will change Japan

http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/04/05/6413951-how-radiation-will-change-japan

Apologies if repeat.

 

[Peliman]

U.S. Sees Array of New Threats at Japan’s Nuclear Plant

Quote: Among other problems, the document raises new questions about whether pouring water on nuclear fuel in the absence of functioning cooling systems can be sustained indefinitely. Experts have said the Japanese need to continue to keep the fuel cool for many months until the plant can be stabilized, but there is growing awareness that the risks of pumping water on the fuel present a whole new category of challenges that the nuclear industry is only beginning to comprehend.

and

The assessment provides graphic new detail on the conditions of the damaged cores in reactors 1, 2 and 3. Because slumping fuel and salt from seawater that had been used as a coolant is probably blocking circulation pathways, the water flow in No. 1 “is severely restricted and likely blocked.” Inside the core itself, “there is likely no water level,” the assessment says, adding that as a result, “it is difficult to determine how much cooling is getting to the fuel.” Similar problems exist in No. 2 and No. 3, although the blockage is probably less severe, the assessment says.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/06/world/asia/06nuclear.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Very informative article.

Excellent read, it speaks to criticality and addresses other issues.

"The steps recommended by the nuclear commission include injecting nitrogen, an inert gas, into the containment structures in an attempt to purge them of hydrogen and oxygen, which could combine to produce explosions. The document also recommends that engineers continue adding boron to cooling water to help prevent the cores from restarting the nuclear reaction, a process known as criticality. "

Criticality is not expected.

 

[Peliman]

TEPCO to inject nitrogen into No.1 reactor

The operator of the disaster-damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is to inject nitrogen gas into the containment vessel of the No.1 reactor, as early as Wednesday, in a bid to avoid a possible hydrogen explosion.

TEPCO says such work requires caution, as an injection of nitrogen gas could cause leaks of radioactive steam and gas from the containment vessel.

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/06_29.html

Taking 3 steps back while they inject nitrogen gas into the reactors.

 

[peeples]

an interview yesterday from the CDC... don't know if it was posted already or not

CDC chief: Americans not at risk from radiation

http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2011/04/05/cdc-chief-no-risk-to-americans-from-japan-radiation/?hpt=T2

 

[hollyblue]

U.S. Sees Array of New Threats at Japan’s Nuclear Plant

Quote: Among other problems, the document raises new questions about whether pouring water on nuclear fuel in the absence of functioning cooling systems can be sustained indefinitely. Experts have said the Japanese need to continue to keep the fuel cool for many months until the plant can be stabilized, but there is growing awareness that the risks of pumping water on the fuel present a whole new category of challenges that the nuclear industry is only beginning to comprehend.

and

The assessment provides graphic new detail on the conditions of the damaged cores in reactors 1, 2 and 3. Because slumping fuel and salt from seawater that had been used as a coolant is probably blocking circulation pathways, the water flow in No. 1 “is severely restricted and likely blocked.” Inside the core itself, “there is likely no water level,” the assessment says, adding that as a result, “it is difficult to determine how much cooling is getting to the fuel.” Similar problems exist in No. 2 and No. 3, although the blockage is probably less severe, the assessment says.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/06/world/asia/06nuclear.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Very informative article.

Great article. Pretty much confirms that this is new territory for all the groups putting their :twocents: in. How discerning...and from reading the other links posted, those poor citizens of Japan are expected to now undergo "research" for many years/decades to come...and of course, the $12. Pfffsst. Unbelievable. TEPCO and the govenment should provide free mecical care for these people...in the least. Most have no homes, dead or missing loved ones, contamination sweltering all around them...in their food and water for drinking, bathing and other life sustaining functions.

I keep envisioning a man going up a ladder and putting band-aids on the steps and frame behind him...don't know what's going to happen....IF he ever reaches the top. I get the feeling this whole mess is only at the beginning.

 

[hollyblue]

Excellent read, it speaks to criticality and addresses other issues.

"The steps recommended by the nuclear commission include injecting nitrogen, an inert gas, into the containment structures in an attempt to purge them of hydrogen and oxygen, which could combine to produce explosions. The document also recommends that engineers continue adding boron to cooling water to help prevent the cores from restarting the nuclear reaction, a process known as criticality. "

Criticality is not expected.

IDK, I'm thinking it has already...atleast partially. Where the heck are all these neutron blasts coming from and how is where is the extra neutron coming from to produce C1-38? :dunno:

 

[Quiche]

Japan faces another dilemma: Irradiated bodies
Near Fukushima plant, hundreds of corpses uncollected because of contamination fears

Quote: For the first three days of April, some 25,000 Japanese and American troops mounted a massive search for thousands of dead or missing residents. But they did not enter the 12-mile &#8220;exclusion zone&#8221; around the Fukushima plant, according to the Japanese government.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42441638/ns/world_news-disaster_in_japan/

Another mistake, imo. Nature handles the dead with predators... now they will take their new found radiation wherever they please. Birds, rodents, insects, etc.. These should have been collected, and protected, first-- hindsight, and all that.

 

[Quiche]

IDK, I'm thinking it has already...atleast partially. Where the heck are all these neutron blasts coming from and how is where is the extra neutron coming from to produce C1-38? :dunno:

Everything at Fukushima is "partial"-- remember that? Nothing to be concerned about, stay calm. :banghead: