2011-03-15, 01:41 | Link #1021 |
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I found it interesting that the radiation observed now in Chiba, Saitama, etc. are lower than they had when there was nuclear weapon testings in China in the past. I didn't know that the radiation from the tests travel that far.
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2011-03-15, 02:03 | Link #1022 | |
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I am still somewhat irritated about block 4. This was supposed to be a non-issue for days and now suddenly becomes the next big hot-spot. @Tom Bombardil, radiation from over ground nuclear weapons testings can travel very far, since it is typically done in a certain height above ground (to make it explode cleaner). The question is what is causing the radiation if it is just heavy water, than its not as bad as heavier isotopes like Caesium-137 or Iodine-131, both are gamma ray emitters.
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2011-03-15, 02:20 | Link #1023 |
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Any speculation on how long it will take japan to recover from this crises?
My father believes it could take them 5-10 years to rebuild and clean up. Though I think he's severely underestimating the resiliency of the japanese people. |
2011-03-15, 03:01 | Link #1026 | |
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If you really want to pull an example, the most obvious would be the end of WWII. Never mind the two nukes, the fire bombs by themselves did far more actual damaged and the nation was completely devastated. I remember the story that when Douglas MacArthur woke up in his first morning of occupied Japan, his troops could only locate one single fresh egg for making his breakfast. Japan as a nation knows these kinds of disaster was always going to happen, and always will happen. Life moves on for those who survived.
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2011-03-15, 03:06 | Link #1027 |
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Reed College expert in Oregon says that even if meltdown happens it doesnt equal "AARGHH!!!"; likely prevention of health effects. State observers say as of now, airborne Japanese radiation is no threat to Oregon.
http://www.kgw.com/news/-Reed-Colleg...117946849.html Remember people it's real easy to go nuts, just stay cool until you hear otherwise |
2011-03-15, 03:24 | Link #1028 |
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All from Kyodo:
16:42 15 March BREAKING NEWS: Cooling of No. 5, No. 6 reactors appears not to be working properly: Edano 16:39 15 March BREAKING NEWS: Remains to be seen if water smoothly injected into No. 2 reactor: Edano 16:36 15 March NEWS ADVISORY: Edano denies continued release of high radiation around No. 4 reactor |
2011-03-15, 03:33 | Link #1029 |
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I realize they are probably banking on the hopes that some of these reactors or fuel might be able to be put back to use, but it'd probably save TEPCO a lot of face to kill all the Fukushima I reactors now before having more issues that eventually force them to kill the reactors anyway. Rather, could the government just say they're fed up and force them to pump seawater and pour boron into all of them? Or is there some sciency reason why just killing the reactors would be
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2011-03-15, 03:35 | Link #1030 |
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Also, during WW2, Japan hardly had the kind of support it has today from other nations. I'm quite positive that Japan will receive a lot of help in the rebuilding efforts. The issue is, however, that it will be difficult to replace the people lost in the desaster, but they're a very strong people, and this unity and resilience in them is seen in very few other countries e.g. Italy would already be a lost cause by now (this coming from an Italian).
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2011-03-15, 03:42 | Link #1031 | ||
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It was said it would take 10 years to restore the city to it's original form but after two they were able to remove all debris and reconstruct enough for lifestyle to return to normal. I read a twit that a man who encountered the Chile tsunami of '60 washing away his home again was victim of this disaster. His words then was "don't worry we will rebuild" and his words again was the same after being rescued "I am fine, I am a survivor of the Chile tsunami. Don't worry we will rebuild" with a smile on his face. As I posted in the past Japan will bounce back, with determination in each and everyone of us. I also predicted that there will be very little problem in looting and that came true as well since I have not heard of any incident as reported here. Quote:
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2011-03-15, 03:45 | Link #1032 |
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Rest of the updates on US military activities in Japan are here:
http://www.stripes.com/news/up-to-the-minute-1.137684# Having noticed on how they (if not, some) were able to cope with this disaster, this extraordinary facet of the Japanese is admirable, as I believe that only immediate action over hysterics will help them go through this darkness.
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2011-03-15, 03:59 | Link #1034 | |
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The Japanese may be notoriously xenophobic, but the benefits of such an ideology really show at times like this. |
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2011-03-15, 04:18 | Link #1035 |
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As of this morning, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs here advises against nonessential trips to Tokyo and Northeastern Japan in general.
[looks at Tokyo plane ticket for April 7th] Well, darn. Although it seems like I'm the one person im my vicinity who tries to see things positive, rather than "You're still thinking of going? But it's practically suicide!"
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2011-03-15, 04:22 | Link #1036 |
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Re:Looting
Thanks for giving more insight. I was GAWKING (to say the least) at how organized the Japanese people were (lining up, not running amok in panic). And. no. looting. WAW. Seeing this, I'm more positive that Japan will recover (hopefully). *is still amazed*
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2011-03-15, 04:25 | Link #1037 | |
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Would you like to be stuck with rationed electricity for two years? I think not. The plants are not for decoration; they are important part of the infrastructure. You don't want to lose what you don't need to.
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2011-03-15, 04:39 | Link #1038 | |
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To us that thought Ishihara was insensitive (to say the least), there are worse...
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2011-03-15, 04:45 | Link #1039 | ||
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It's the positive side of a culture that shuns individualism; there is advantages and disadvantages in any social structure. Japan's society, over the centuries, have adopted to the form most suited to handle disasters. Quote:
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2011-03-15, 04:46 | Link #1040 | |
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As for these "religious types", please do put things into perspective before you fling labels about. The Christian Science Monitor is actually one of the more serious news publications in the United States. Despite its name, it isn't necessarily a paper for frothing fundamentalists as you may be inclined to think. |
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