Huge blast at Japan nuclear power plant
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bluecloe45
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Wasn't it Hydrogen explosion?
My heart goes out to all in Japan.
My heart goes out to all in Japan.
flan
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I think they are hoping so. The alternative is a steam explosion which suggests a reactor vessel breach.
Anyway its a relief that its not looking like a worst case scenario.
RTh
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The two options are on the table, they were debating it some hours ago on BBC news.
This is really terrible. I'm currently taking a course on alternative energy systems and though nuclear power is (obviously) dangerous, it is also the cheapest. Nuclear power is something the world should be seriously considering due to how quickly we are burning through our fossil fuels. Huge disasters such as this are really big set backs as far as the public opinion on nuclear power is concerned -- holding us back even more from research to make it safer.
As flan said, as horrible as this is hopefully it will not be worst case scenario. My heart goes out to everyone in japan.
As flan said, as horrible as this is hopefully it will not be worst case scenario. My heart goes out to everyone in japan.
r_517
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According to NHK's news 3 hours ago, they were facing emergent problems with cooling system. They could no longer ensure the safety of the two nuclear plants in Fukushima
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Tough to say right now what's going to happen, but obviously this is crisis time. Pumping in saltwater is considered a desperation move. Let's hope it works.
JackJ
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Let's all say a prayer to all those affected. I hope all the cubers in Japan are alright. Such a horrible thing that is going on over there.
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Japan is currently releasing information about a third explosion at the nuclear plant. Stay safe, and good luck to all those in Japan.
nlCuber22
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There's still problems from Chernobyl (Russia) 20 years ago. Let's hope the same doesn't happen for Japan. 
AndrewRocks
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Similar to what I was thinking. Though, the coal mining industry doesn't seem to falter every time the media reports a mine collapse.
Please don't don't take notice of alarmist newspaper articles full of speculation. Please just listen to the facts of what is happening. There is NO chance of a Chernobyl type disaster and even if there is a total meltdown, it does not mean that any amount of radiative material will be released into the environment.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/03/14/fukushiima_analysis/
If you want the latest information, I am helping translate the live feed from Japanese television on the "Fukushima reactor feed" facebook group.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/03/14/fukushiima_analysis/
If you want the latest information, I am helping translate the live feed from Japanese television on the "Fukushima reactor feed" facebook group.
Vlad
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There's still problems from Chernobyl (Russia) 20 years ago. Let's hope the same doesn't happen for Japan.
Chernobyl is in Ukraine! It's our northern neighbor.
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