Sendai earthquake/tsunami [Another quake hits]

[Scarlett.]

Qfu881awOhc

:shocked:

[KG.]

:(

This is really strange though because I had a dream about loads of buildings falling down and crumbling to rubble last night :conf:

[Josy]

So sad :sad:

8.9 magnitude earthquake hits the north-east of Japan triggering a tsunami that has caused extensive damage
Waves as high as 10m (33ft) strike Japanese coastal towns, with numerous casualties feared
A tsunami warning covers Japan, the Philippines, Hawaii, the Pacific coast of Russia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand and also Central and South America


Live Coverage here

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12307698

[Ninastar]

:(

This is really strange though because I had a dream about loads of buildings falling down and crumbling to rubble last night :conf:

I was talking about this type of thing yesterday too D:

[Lee.]

I find the destruction a Tsunami can cause horrific!

I reckonthe death toll will keep going up rather quickly! :sad:

[arista]

Yes watched a full clip of that NHK video
on SkyNewsHD
some drivers went over rough ground and got away
I assume older folk in cars did not see it in time and were
picked up with that water force.

I wonder if it will reach California, later
with less force.

[BB_Eye]

I hear the earthquake was 1000 times more powerful than the one which affected Christchurch. :shocked: - I wonder if the two were related.

There is also a nuclear power plant on alert which could spell even more disaster. :(

[arista]

I hear the earthquake was 1000 times more powerful than the one which affected Christchurch. :shocked: - I wonder if the two were related.

There is also a nuclear power plant on alert which could spell even more disaster. :(


Yes this is the Well Grumpy Uncle.

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

Devastating. Mother nature seems to be most mad at big citiesm I'm getting outta London
I could say my thoughts go out to japan but what the **** does that help :( stay strong japan :(

[BB_Eye]

Yes this is the Well Grumpy Uncle.
Lol, I shouldn't laugh, but...

[Benjamin]

It's currently surging towards USA/Canada/New Zealand/Fiji etc. Could be very devastating. :sad:

[Ninastar]

It's currently surging towards USA/Canada/New Zealand/Fiji etc. Could be very devastating. :sad:

how the bad could it hit the USA? I'm going there in like three weeks D:

[Josy]

Japanese police have now confirmed that between 200 and 300 bodies have been found on the beach near Sendai, the closest city to the epicentre. NHK television said the victims appeared to have drowned.


This is shocking.

[Benjamin]

how the bad could it hit the USA? I'm going there in like three weeks D:

It'll only hit the west coast. It depends on how much surge the waves have. Not all the west coast will be affected, only parts of it, depends on how the Tsunami travels.

[Smithy]

Generally the further the tsunami travels the weaker it gets, so I wouldn't expect the consequences in the US to be too bad

[Scarlett.]

300 bodies on one beach? :(

[Benjamin]

Generally the further the tsunami travels the weaker it gets, so I wouldn't expect the consequences in the US to be too bad

Yeah, it's more low lying countries like Vanuatu that will probably get the most damage. The waves could just go right over the low-lying islands. :sad:

[Scarlett.]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/03/11/article-1365318-0D925D90000005DC-780_964x593.jpg

[Smithy]

:shocked:

Looks like something out of a film

[Scarlett.]

A gas power station exploding in flames
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/03/11/article-1365318-0D91A83A000005DC-306_964x610.jpg
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/03/11/article-1365318-0D92BB85000005DC-100_470x543.jpg

[Scarlett.]

Hawaii looks to be in danger too :(

http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/51638000/jpg/_51638289_japan-quake-time-map.jpg

[Benjamin]

Hawaii looks to be in danger too :(

http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/51638000/jpg/_51638289_japan-quake-time-map.jpg

It's already hit Hawaii, the waves were just over a meter high.

[BB_Eye]

People within a three kilometre radius of Fukushima nuclear plant were told to evacuate, those less than 10km away were told stay indoors (don't see how this would help in the event of fallout though).

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-03-11/japan-orders-evacuation-from-near-nuclear-plant-after-quake.html

[arista]

In around 90mins it hits California.


CNN Live

[Lee.]

People within a three kilometre radius of Fukushima nuclear plant were told to evacuate, those less than 10km away were told stay (don't see how this would help in the event of fallout though).

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-03-11/japan-orders-evacuation-from-near-nuclear-plant-after-quake.html

I wouldn't be hanging around I don't think!

[arista]

:shocked:

Looks like something out of a film


There working on Scripts now

[Novo]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/03/11/article-1365318-0D925D90000005DC-780_964x593.jpg

Amazing Picture

[Novo]

88,000 people are missing in Japan

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

88,000 people are missing in Japan
:(

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

God took out the world with Noahs ark last time. Now he will take us out more devastatingly. :(

[Novo]

God took out the world with Noahs ark last time. Now he will take us out more devastatingly. :(

I hope your not being serious. :crazy:

[Smithy]

God took out the world with Noahs ark last time. Now he will take us out more devastatingly. :(

well if you wanna get all biblical didn't he say he'd never do it again

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

well if you wanna get all biblical didn't he say he'd never do it again
Dunno did he?

My mother is Christian, I am not. She keeps going on about all the things mentioned in revelations are beginning to happen. :(

[Scarlett.]

On a brighter note, Tokyo has returned to normality
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5516846045_2a4e62c4a6.jpg

It must be horrible over there now with it turning to night

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

I hope your not being serious. :crazy:
Well maybe the majority of the world need to stop being arrogant pricks, that hold technology for all existence, worship satan and then god wont be so pissed. his next punishment for disobeying children might be a bit mild http://i51.tinypic.com/1zg51lw.gif

[Scarlett.]

Well maybe the majority of the world need to stop being arrogant pricks, that hold technology for all existence, worship satan and then god wont be so pissed. his next punishment for disobeying children might be a bit mild http://i51.tinypic.com/1zg51lw.gif

Yeah, if this is how a god acts, then I don't want to believe in him

[Smithy]

Well maybe the majority of the world need to stop being arrogant pricks, that hold technology for all existence, worship satan and then god wont be so pissed. his next punishment for disobeying children might be a bit mild http://i51.tinypic.com/1zg51lw.gif

for someone who isn't christian you seem to be preaching about god an awful lot

[arista]

God took out the world with Noahs ark last time. Now he will take us out more devastatingly. :(



There Ain't No God



This is the planets new way.


When One hits us
Devon will be gone

[MTVN]

Some amazing pictures on the BBC site http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12709791

Shocking stuff, dread to think how high the death toll is gonna be

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

for someone who isn't christian you seem to be preaching about god an awful lot

Ya I know sometimes I joke like that...maybe I should stop. :/


Some amazing pictures on the BBC site http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12709791

Shocking stuff, dread to think how high the death toll is gonna be

devastating.

[Scarlett.]

Two more aftershocks just hit, bringing down a dam in North Easter Japan

[Novo]

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/quakes_big.php

All those Aftershocks :shocked:

[Scarlett.]

They don't even look to be getting smaller

[Lee.]

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/quakes_big.php

All those Aftershocks :shocked:

Bloody hell!

They're expecting more too!

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

Godzilla is trending on twitter :bored:

[Smithy]

http://www.semana.com/photos/ImgGaleria-G_8015_2011311_073504.jpg

:shocked:

[Smithy]

Godzilla is trending on twitter :bored:

:joker:

[Jords]

We were talking about this is our geography lesson, so devastating!

[Jords]

Its lucky it happened at 4pm and not at night though. Would have caused even more trouble if it had been!

[Novo]

http://www.semana.com/photos/ImgGaleria-G_8015_2011311_073504.jpg

:shocked:

I am expecting The Kraken to come out of that Whirlpool

[arista]

Just hit Santa Monica USA
but a small wave.

Not much damage.

Was Live on Al Jazeera English Ch.

[Smithy]

I am expecting The Kraken to come out of that Whirlpool

I am expecting you to be disappointed

[Novo]

I am expecting you to be disappointed

The Kraken would pick you up and snap you in half with his finger nail.

['Conor]

such devastation :(

[arista]

such devastation :(


Yes and so much more to come

Like when England gets one
Devon will go forever


Feel The Force.

[spitfire]

Enough with blaming the Tsunami on an Earthquake.My verdict is that after years and years of mass hunting,The Whales have decided to unite as one and fight back!

[Niall]

I heard Tuvalu could've been quite badly hit by the tsunami. That country is already sinking as is. :(

[arista]

Enough with blaming the Tsunami on an Earthquake.My verdict is that after years and years of mass hunting,The Whales have decided to unite as one and fight back!



Yes Japan Murders Whales.


Good Point

[Smithy]

The Kraken would pick you up and snap you in half with his finger nail.

Krakens don't have fingers

[Novo]

Krakens don't have fingers

http://camelot.allakhazam.com/Mobs/pics/b02/m-Kraken.jpg

This one does

[GypsyGoth]

Seen this on the news, it's awful :sad:

[Shaun]

jesus... I've just got in. This is awful :sad:

[Kerry]

So sad. Why does it seem to be one massive natural disaster after another recently :(

[Kerry]

Reports there could be a radiation leak now :/

[Jords]

Reports there could be a radiation leak now :/

Apparently there is a slight leak already o.o

[Kerry]

Dawn just breaking now. I guess the extent will now be seen

[Ninastar]

It just gets worse and worse D:

[Lee.]

Some of that footage I've just watched is absolutely horrific.. unimaginable in fact

[Niamh.]

OMG some of the footage is just crazy, it's like something you'd see in a film. My brother is in Hong Kong, it's a bit too close for comfort

[Lee.]

Seeing the wave with all those houses/boats/cars moving inland and cars with people in them being caught in it is just horrible!

[Benjamin]

Japan's central island of Honshu is waking up to scenes of widespread death and devastation from a massive earthquake and tsunami that hit its Pacific coast Friday, with local media saying as many as 1,000 people may have been killed.

The 8.9 magnitude quake struck waters east of Honshu early Friday afternoon, shaking buildings in Tokyo and sending waves up to 10 meters high into coastal areas northeast of the capital. It was the most powerful earthquake on record to hit Japan and the world's fifth largest in more than a century.

Japanese officials said a power outage at a nuclear plant in the city of Fukushima shot radiation levels to 1,000 times above normal in some parts of the facility after the reactor's cooling system failed.

Japanese Prime Minster Naoto Kan ordered a widening of the evacuation zone around the plant, telling thousands of people to move at least 10 kilometers away.

Television footage showed a muddy torrent of water sweeping across farmland near the city of Sendai Friday, carrying vehicles and buildings, some of them on fire. Japanese authorities said 200 to 300 bodies have been found in Sendai, the city closest to the quake.

Japan's National Police Agency reported at least 150 other deaths from the disaster and said more than 500 people were missing.

The Japanese government said it was deploying troops and helicopters to help with rescue efforts, but damage to highways and widespread flooding was making it hard for them to reach to the worst-affected areas.

Northeast of Sendai, fires raged through the night in Kesennuma, a town of 70,000 people. A large fire also erupted at an oil refinery in Ichihara, near Tokyo. Japanese media say a ship carrying 100 people also was carried away by the tsunami.

The quake halted all train services between Tokyo and neighboring towns, leaving thousands of people stranded in the capital, unable to get home. Several airports were closed, including Tokyo's Narita.

The tsunami flooded beaches in Hawaii and damaged harbors in ((the U. S. West Coast state of)) California, while prompting evacuation alerts in several Latin American nations, including Chile. The U.S. Coast Guard was searching for a man swept out to sea off the coast of northern California.

U.S. President Barack Obama said he called Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan and pledged U.S. assistance for what he called a potentially "catastrophic" disaster in Japan, a close U.S. ally.



http://www.voanews.com/english/news/asia/Japans-Tsunami-Death-Toll-Seen-Reaching-1000-117829978.html

[Pyramid*]

Explosion at one of the nuclear plants is now giving cause for concern. What was seemingly being 'contained' last night, has now resulted in one of the reactor buildings exploding this morning. Official reports state that a roof in the building collapsed. Videos of the incident show less of a collapse, but more, an explosion blowing the building apart. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is urgently seeking information about the explosion at the Fukushima-Daiichi plant.

People are being evacuated from a 60kms radius - where as last night, it was only 10km radius. BBC reporter was trying to get to the area and at 60km away, was turned away by Police and Authorities who said it was too dangerous - though officially still being quoted as 10kms exclusion zone
.

The BBC's Nick Ravenscroft was on his way towards Fukushima, but about 60km from the plant was stopped by the police and told it was too dangerous to proceed. He says there is lots of traffic coming in the other direction.

From BBC Live news: Japan's NHK TV says officials measured the level of radiation at the entrance of the Fukushima-Daiichi plant at 1529 Japanese time. If people are exposed to this level of radiation for an hour they'd receive the same amount of radiation they normally would in a year, the report says.
Stuff made from nightmares.

Poor people of Japan. :(

[Benjamin]

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[Pyramid*]

Broke my heart watching that clip of the boat being caught up in the vortex......... stomach churning, horrible. Impending doom.

I'm not liking the sounding of the problems at this nuclear plant at all.

0927: Japan's Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency is investigating the explosion at the Fukushima-Daiichi plant. Meanwhile, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yuko Edano, has told journalists: "As to the evacuation of the residents, of course we will have to ascertain the level of the radiation and, of course, we will have to cope and take appropriate measures. But once we do the analysing and once we know the facts we will let you know."



0923: Before the explosion, the government had declared a state of emergency at five nuclear reactors after the generators pumping cooling water at the reactors failed.

[InOne]

It weird like we just see a number of how many died, but think how many families that has affected

[Pyramid*]

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano has confirmed the explosion at Fukushima-Daiichi. "We are looking into the cause and the situation and we'll make that public when we have further information," From Reuters.

Radiation leakage has also been confirmed.



Now in the 'cold light of day' we can see not only the destruction, but of the complete devastation, the size of area affected, people stranded, infastructure totally wiped out - no access to really get to those poor stranded beleagured souls. It's simply horrible.

[Benjamin]

I just hope another earthquake doesn't hit that area in the next few weeks. :sad:

[Lee.]

They're expecting even more aftershocks today!

[Pyramid*]

I just hope another earthquake doesn't hit that area in the next few weeks. :sad:

I think that's one of the fears. The area is still unstable as is the sea plate. I couldn't even imagine the fear, terror and sense of hopelessness that those affected must be feeling. Puts all of our pathetic whinges on here right into perspective doesn't it.

[Lee.]

I think that's one of the fears. The area is still unstable as is the sea plate. I couldn't even imagine the fear, terror and sense of hopelessness that those affected must be feeling. Puts all of our pathetic whinges on here right into perspective doesn't it.

Morning Pyramid.. it certainly does! I don't even know where people start to rebuild their lives after something like this, I mean there must be millions who have literally lost everything!

[Pyramid*]

Morning Pyramid.. it certainly does! I don't even know where people start to rebuild their lives after something like this, I mean there must be millions who have literally lost everything!

good morning to you Happy!

In the tsunami in 2004, I had friends holidaying who lost some of their relatives in Thailand. 3 years later, I visited on of the areas in Phuket, place called Kamala Beach - tiny little place - and 3 years on, they were still recovering - and were just finishing rebuilding the local primary school - which was literally 300 mtrs away from the beachfront.

There were still heaps of debris lying around - as well as the strange mixture of buildings not affected - it really was a weird experience. Little place called the Papa Crab hotel that I stayed in had just managed to get itself fully rebuilt and operational again ...... as I say, that was a few years later. :(

Latest from the BBC

0957: From Richard Black, BBC environment correspondent: "Although Japan has a long and largely successful nuclear power programme, officials have been less than honest about some incidents in the past, meaning that official re-assurances are unlikely to convince everyone this time round."



0948: Hirofumi Yokoyama, an official at Japan's Meteorological Agency, says people living along the Pacific Coast should remain on alert: "The possibility of tsunami with a height of 10m or higher is getting slimmer but we're still calling on people living along the coast of Tohoku region to be cautious because tsunami as high as three metres or more could still hit the area."

[Lee.]

good morning to you Happy!

In the tsunami in 2004, I had friends holidaying who lost some of their relatives in Thailand. 3 years later, I visited on of the areas in Phuket, place called Kamala Beach - tiny little place - and 3 years on, they were still recovering - and were just finishing rebuilding the local primary school - which was literally 300 mtrs away from the beachfront.

There were still heaps of debris lying around - as well as the strange mixture of buildings not affected - it really was a weird experience. Little place called the Papa Crab hotel that I stayed in had just managed to get itself fully rebuilt and operational again ...... as I say, that was a few years later. :(

Yeah, it must take a while to clear that sort of devastation. I really feel for all these people :(

[Lee.]

Is this latest footage from Kamaichi that I'm weatching on Sky news just happened or is it from yesterday?

[ILoveTRW]

Japan has had its turn, now its San Fran's.

[Lee.]

Japan has had its turn, now its San Fran's.

Don't say that.. Exactly the same thought popped into my head last night.

[Pyramid*]

Not sure... I've looked at the Sky news website and it's reporting much on the situ at the fear of a meltdown - but reports seem to be contradictory...

on the bbc website: a chap has reported that he thinks this is similar to Chernobyl, then a short while later, his story changes to it possibly not being that bad unless there is fire or further explosion giving rise to any radiation leaks being exposed to the air and thus having the potential to be airborne and spread...... seems it may all just be speculation at this point.

Mind you, I remember Chernobyl and watching all that unfold.

[Pyramid*]

Japan has had its turn, now its San Fran's.

Mmm... I'm not too sure.

[Lee.]

Not sure... I've looked at the Sky news website and it's reporting much on the situ at the fear of a meltdown - but reports seem to be contradictory...

on the bbc website: a chap has reported that he thinks this is similar to Chernobyl, then a short while later, his story changes to it possibly not being that bad unless there is fire or further explosion giving rise to any radiation leaks being exposed to the air and thus having the potential to be airborne and spread...... seems it may all just be speculation at this point.

Mind you, I remember Chernobyl and watching all that unfold.

Yeah, it's bloody scary isn't it??

I really hope they manage to get them under control soon and that there are no further quakes.

[ILoveTRW]

Mmm... I'm not too sure.

Tokyo and San Fran are the two cities that are always talked about as being way over due a huge earthquake.

[Pyramid*]

Tokyo and San Fran are the two cities that are always talked about as being way over due a huge earthquake.

I'm aware of that - what I'm saying is that I'm not too sure that it will happen. SF, like Japan lies in belts that are notorious for earthquakes...... but I'm not sure SF will ever feel the same wrath from mother nature.

[Pyramid*]

See....this is where my cynical natures comes on board:-


1023: Japanese authorities are extending the evacuation zone around the two Fukushima nuclear plants from 10km to 20km, according to local media.

Yet a BBC reporter trying to get closer - was turned away by Police via roadblocks.... 60kms from the plant.

So the Japanese authorities are saying one thing, but a reporter on the ground and reporting - cannot get more than 60kms before finding roads are closed off and patrolled by police.

I don't like the sound of this, the Japanese authorities seem to be playing this down........................ hopefully with good intent if they are working to actual information known..... but they've not been the most truthful in the past. Time will tell. They are saying it's a steam explosion (good thing) and nothing to do with the core of the reactor (bad). fingers crossed.

[ILoveTRW]

I'm aware of that - what I'm saying is that I'm not too sure that it will happen. SF, like Japan lies in belts that are notorious for earthquakes...... but I'm not sure SF will ever feel the same wrath from mother nature.

Fair enough, all I know is TRW is probably going to go back to San Fransisco in the next few seasons and it'd be a crazy story if they collided.

[Lee.]

See....this is where my cynical natures comes on board:-

1023: Japanese authorities are extending the evacuation zone around the two Fukushima nuclear plants from 10km to 20km, according to local media.

Yet a BBC reporter trying to get closer - was turned away by Police via roadblocks.... 60kms from the plant.

So the Japanese authorities are saying one thing, but a reporter on the ground and reporting - cannot get more than 60kms before finding roads are closed off and patrolled by police.

I don't like the sound of this, the Japanese authorities seem to be playing this down........................ hopefully with good intent if they are working to actual information known..... but they've not been the most truthful in the past. Time will tell.

Exactly what I was thinking when I justheard of the reporter being turned back at 60kms.

[Pyramid*]

Exactly what I was thinking when I justheard of the reporter being turned back at 60kms.

What I don't like the sound of : if it's not a threat -why are the Japanese authorities extending their 'official' evacuation zone from 10 to 20kms. (never mind the fact a reporter is turned back at 60kms).

Why extend - it's either safe or not. It's alright saying it's a precautionary measure, but if there is no immediate danger or concern - why this need to widening the evacuation zone at this stage.

I think there's more to this than what we are being told. This particular reactor is an old one, built in 1971 I believe - the 2 generators that were in place to cool down the reactor in such an emergency didn't kick in.......... there is a certain amount of residual dead heat still being generated which will by the hours that pass, cool down naturally. That's on the premise that no further aftershocks (that are expected) happen.

I'm not convinced. Not at all. Why? The Japansese initially said it was not an explosion, but that the roof collapsed. then they admitted it was an explosion......... I understand they don't want to create unneeded panic, but lying right from the start, is going to have an adverse effect - and no one will trust official reports. Especially when you have people on the ground who are giving info completely contradictory to official reports.

added:- just saw this on the BBC website

1052: Neil McKeown in Nakameguro, Tokyo writes: "The evacuation zone has been extended to 20km by the government. However TepCo [the Tokyo Electric Power Company] appeared in a news conference and promised to release new radioactivity readings after 6pm. It is now 7.30pm and they have not done so. People are getting extremely frustrated at the lack of news coming from TepCo and the government - they have yet to confirm if the building that suffered an explosion housed a reactor, and we have no indication how much radiation has been released or in what direction winds are blowing

[Pyramid*]

1110: An attempt to explain the risk to the Fukushima nuclear plants following the earthquake: The plants are designed to shut down automatically, which halts the main nuclear fission reaction, but there is a residual amount of intense heat within the system. Back-up generators should kick in to power the cooling mechanisms needed to dissipate that heat - but if they fail, as appears to have happened here, temperatures rise. If this isn't stopped, the reactor vessel itself could eventually melt and leak.


mmmmmmmm............................

[BB_Eye]

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano has confirmed the explosion at Fukushima-Daiichi. "We are looking into the cause and the situation and we'll make that public when we have further information," From Reuters.

Radiation leakage has also been confirmed.



Now in the 'cold light of day' we can see not only the destruction, but of the complete devastation, the size of area affected, people stranded, infastructure totally wiped out - no access to really get to those poor stranded beleagured souls. It's simply horrible.This is terrible. I didn't expect things to get this bad. What on Earth were they thinking building a nuclear fission reactor on such a tumultuous part of the world anyway?

[Lee.]

This is terrible. I didn't expect things to get this bad. What on Earth were they thinking building a nuclear fission reactor on such a tumultuous part of the world anyway?

Not just 1, but 5! All 5 are on emergency alert and there are 11 reactors in total. It's scary stuff

[Pyramid*]

This is terrible. I didn't expect things to get this bad. What on Earth were they thinking building a nuclear fission reactor on such a tumultuous part of the world anyway?

Seems the info now is that it shouldn't be 'too bad' and fears are dissipating that reactor could go into meltdown.

Seems at odds with what was reported earlier in respect of radiation levels - being in the area for one hour would equate to being exposed to radiation for one year.

Story has gone from roof collapse with no confirmation of building housing a reactor - to confirming it was an explosion in a building that did indeed house a reactor but allegedly, the containers protecting (encasing) the rods are secure, and it's residual dead heat that will naturally cool down.

Just heard that radioactive leakage is not at 'dangerous' levels.

[Pyramid*]

1330: A magnitude 6 earthquake hit Fukushima at 2215 (1315GMT) on Saturday, Japan's NHK reports.

I wonder what effect this will have .......:conf: :(

1349: A team from the National Institute of Radiological Sciences has been despatched to Fukushima as a precaution, reports NHK. It is reportedly made up of doctors, nurses and other individuals with expertise in dealing with radiation exposure, and has been taken by helicopter to a base 5km from the nuclear plant.

Mmmmmm..... thought the levels of radiation were very low and not dangerous. Precaution or not - this would seem unnecessay if the truth is as they say, no leaks to cause concern. If that be true, if they are so sure, why the precautionary measures so quickly in place... unless they are expecting problems.

[Marc]

This is devastating :(

#prayforjapan

[Josy]

JAPAN QUAKE:Nearly 10,000 people unaccounted for in port of Minamisanriku, more than half the town's population, says national news agency.

[Mystic Mock]

poor japan.:(

[Shaun]

wow, just saw the explosion... wasn't as bad as I immediately thought when you're prone to think "nuclear explosion" and at least they'd evacuated nearby :/

[BB_Eye]

wow, just saw the explosion... wasn't as bad as I immediately thought when you're prone to think "nuclear explosion" and at least they'd evacuated nearby :/The core is still stable. The explosion from the reactor was a hydrogen explosion due to low water levels. But there was a radiation leak.

If they are unable to prevent a core meltdown, it wouldn't materialise as a nuclear explosion, but we would most definitely know about it. Unbelievable levels of radiation could get released into the atmosphere. About 32 years ago, the Three Mile Island accident (a partial meltdown) came dangerously close to this. This guy eloquently explains what might have happened.
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[Shaun]

'Pearl Harbour' is trending on Twitter at the moment, the gist seems to be some Sun readers saying this is karma...

they must have forgot about Nagasaki then.

[MTVN]

'Pearl Harbour' is trending on Twitter at the moment, the gist seems to be some Sun readers saying this is karma...

they must have forgot about Nagasaki then.

Christ, what idiots, just googled it and it's happening on facebook too apparently http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/03/facebook_imbeci.php

[Shasown]

Mmmmmm..... thought the levels of radiation were very low and not dangerous. Precaution or not - this would seem unnecessay if the truth is as they say, no leaks to cause concern. If that be true, if they are so sure, why the precautionary measures so quickly in place... unless they are expecting problems.

Any radiation can be dangerous.

Its always better to have specialist assistance close at hand until all potential for danger has passed.

The reactor and its core may still be intact, but because it wasnt cooled quickly enough at the original incident it may be "hot".

The reactor could be ruptured but safety measures have dealt or are containing the problem. In which case repair teams may have to go in and work on it. In which case International regualtions require special medical teams to be on hand.

The extension of the safety area could simply have been following written guidelines for this sort of incident. In the event of a possible breach of the reactor they need to evacuate a minimum distance arond the plant.

However there will be different safety areas depending on the type of breach, actual, suspected type of contaminant released etc. If the wind speed picks up the safety area is automatically increased. Its dependant on how far particles will travel driven by the wind.

Its always safer to evacuate further consequently they may have initially decided on imposing the minimum required distance which is set to affect the minimum area while providing the maximum safety.

The safety distance will also take in minimum disruption to the local populace, autorities may have decided given the circumstances and current disruption to increase it.

[Angus]

What I find interesting is the way in which such natural disasters can be used to validate the beliefs of totally opposed factions. For example in the bible's Book of Revelations it states that towards the end of the world, there will be an increase in the scale and severity of natural disasters such as earthquakes, tidal waves, volcanoes etc., so religious folk can point to these incidents as "proof" that the prophecies are coming true. On the other hand we have the environmentalists telling us that these disasters are manmade and a result of global warming, environmental damage etc.

Whatever the reason, these disasters do seem to be becoming more and more frequent, and damage done to life and property seems ever more catastrophic and immense. It does sometimes seem that Mankind is being harshly "punished". It makes you realise that despite all our marvellous technological advances we are still at the complete mercy of Nature.

[Pyramid*]

1012pm. Some clarification: It is the number three reactor at the Fukushima No. 1 plant where officials have just announced that the cooling system has failed.

This morning's blast took place at the number one reactor at the same plant. "All the functions to keep cooling water levels in No. 3 reactor have failed at the Fukushima No. 1 plant," a spokesman for the operator said.

Doesn't sound like it's panning out as well as they had hoped.


Reuters: The number of people exposed to radiation near Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant could reach 160, an official from the Japan Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency has said. Nine people have shown signs of possible exposure


The blast this morning was from Number 1 reactor at the same plant... this number 3 reactor is now causing problems.

[Josy]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/events/japan-quake-2011/beforeafter.htm

^ Before and after pics.

[Iceman]

The Earthquake was upgraded to a magnitude 9.0 and they said it wasnt just one but a series of strong earthquakes....

[Lee.]

God, Josy, those before and after pics are shocking!

[Smithy]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/events/japan-quake-2011/beforeafter.htm

^ Before and after pics.

omg, that's horrific :sad:

[Pyramid*]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/events/japan-quake-2011/beforeafter.htm

^ Before and after pics.

OMG. Those are unbelievable - the scale of utter devastation and destruction. :(

How on earth do these people who have survived ever rebuilt their lives or come back from that sort of complete carnage.

[Benjamin]

Those pictures are awful. :sad:

[Benjamin]

Video footage of the moment the wave hit.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12725646

[Smithy]

The weird thing is it doesnt even look like a tsunami

[Shasown]

The weird thing is it doesnt even look like a tsunami

What does a tsunami look like?

You expected to see a high wave front with a crest?

[Kerry]

10,000 now? Jeeze

[Smithy]

What does a tsunami look like?

You expected to see a high wave front with a crest?

Pretty much :conf2: That's what the Boxing Day Tsunami looked like

[Pyramid*]

The weird thing is it doesnt even look like a tsunami

I'd be interested to know how much you actually know about tsunami's and 'what they look like'. It's not the type of thing that you see surfer's riding on.

[Kerry]

Just watching some more footage of it on the news. Terrifing stuff :( They just said theres expected to be another aftershock of about 7 which could trigger another

[Pyramid*]

Just watching some more footage of it on the news. Terrifing stuff :( They just said theres expected to be another aftershock of about 7 which could trigger another

It's seems unrelenting, and it must be terrifying for those in the areas affected and beyond. Awful, just awful.

[Smithy]

I'd be interested to know how much you actually know about tsunami's and 'what they look like'. It's not the type of thing that you see surfer's riding on.

Well what do you want me to do, write you an essay :rolleyes:

[Benjamin]

The Tsunami starts off as a wave with a crest but then will break into a wall of water when it reaches a certain point.

[MeMyselfAndI]

this is really sad

[Benjamin]

They keep having more tremors. :shocked:

[Scarlett.]

How can Japan recover from this?

[Kerry]

They keep having more tremors. :shocked:

Yeah, the aftershocks could last for days :( Longer

[Kerry]

How can Japan recover from this?

They will. They have to. Sounds horribly curt I know but theres no other way

[Benjamin]

How can Japan recover from this?

It'll take them years, I just hope that another Earthquake doesn't hit again, but they reckon there could be another in the next few weeks.

[Kerry]

The thing is, they are prepared for earthquakes. Their buildings are pretty stable. It's the Tsunami that killed and destroyed everything. Their buildings are designed to withstand earthquakes. Yes an almighty mess is made but they stay up

[Shaun]

I saw videos of their skyscrapers wobbling after the quake, they're really quite sturdy.

[Scarlett.]

Aye, I can't believe another tsunami happened so soon after the last one. I think it'll take until around 2018 for Japan to start to resemble old Japan

[Kerry]

I saw videos of their skyscrapers wobbling after the quake, they're really quite sturdy.

Yep, if built rigid they'd crumble. They're designed to give and wobble. Same as the bridges

[Scarlett.]

I can't help thinking about the San Andreas fault in America and the supposed 'next big one'

[Kerry]

I remember the earthquake we had here about 3 or 4 years ago. All I felt was the house shake but I was terrified. On that scale..... I can't imagine what they must be going through :(

[MTVN]

The thing is, they are prepared for earthquakes. Their buildings are pretty stable. It's the Tsunami that killed and destroyed everything. Their buildings are designed to withstand earthquakes. Yes an almighty mess is made but they stay up

Yeah my cousin lives in Tokyo and he tells me that they do regularly do earthquake drills at his kids school and stuff & they are just generally prepared to deal with them but noone can prepare for a tsunami like this one

[Scarlett.]

Aye, tsunami's are unstoppable forces, the best thing anyone can do is evacuate, there's no time to create sea defences

[Judas]

This has been horrible. I wan't to raise money as I'm limited on what I can donate myself. It makes us realise how helpless we are. I remember when in 2004 when I was in the begining year of secondary school I did a sponsored silence.

[Kerry]

3m high wave spotted by a helicopter heading for Japan :(

[Benjamin]

3m high wave spotted by a helicopter heading for Japan :(

When? Just now?

[Kerry]

When? Just now?

Yes, live on Sky News

[Kerry]

http://news.sky.com/skynews/

Civilians ordered to higher ground

[Kerry]

sh!t they're gonna show it live

[Benjamin]

My god, this is not what they need, this will make any rescue mission futile. :sad:

[Kerry]

I'm hoping it's just a fright. Not an actual tsunami

[Kerry]

Doesn't sound like he has a bloody clue......

[Benjamin]

That Japanese official is saying there is no Tsunami? But it says that the wave has been spotted?

[Kerry]

That Japanese official is saying there is no Tsunami? But it says that the wave has been spotted?

Yes, totally conflicting. Very confusing and thats for us, how must the Japanese be feeling? He's just said "No tsunami but leave anyway" :conf: :conf:

[Josy]

They are saying its not another tsunami now :conf:

[Shaun]

0234: Some 2,000 bodies were found today on two shores in Miyagi Prefecture, 1,000 on the Ojika Peninsula and 1,000 at Minamisanriku - Japanese news agency Kyodo.


that's actually horrific.

[Kerry]

They are saying its not another tsunami now :conf:

Your guess is as good as ours right now. One minute is, the next it isn't

[Kerry]

Latest is soldiers are still evacuating to higher ground

[Iceman]

did I hear something about a landslide???? (my dad has it on in the other room but I an only hear it muffled)

[Benjamin]

The poor Japanese citizens. Surviving all this and now having this conflicting information about another Tsunami.

[Josy]

BBC saying the same thing

Estimated 3m-high (10ft) tsunami seen off the north-east coast of Japan by helicopter

[Kerry]

did I hear something about a landslide???? (my dad has it on in the other room but I an only hear it muffled)

Yeah. The weather official bloke just speaking said theres been NO earthquake but there may have been a landslide

[Kerry]

Water levels in Japan have dropped by 5meters. That ebb in tide is going to (IMO) come flowing back :(

[Benjamin]

How can they not know if there is another Tsunami?

[Novo]

How can they not know if there is another Tsunami?

Exactly, they are big enough.

[Kerry]

How can they not know if there is another Tsunami?

Not sure whats going on. They said the helicopter that spotted it was "not an official" one :conf: Does it matter??

[Z]

I really want to see footage of a tsunami beginning (from the perspective of being on land), I saw something that almost detailed what I want to see from the 2004 tsunami... basically just want to see the tide going out far and then coming back in, it's fascinating.

[Benjamin]

I really want to see footage of a tsunami beginning (from the perspective of being on land), I saw something that almost detailed what I want to see from the 2004 tsunami... basically just want to see the tide going out far and then coming back in, it's fascinating.

I have a few places with footage. I'll send you the links in a bit.

[Kerry]

Has that expolsion just happened now??

[Josy]

I really want to see footage of a tsunami beginning (from the perspective of being on land), I saw something that almost detailed what I want to see from the 2004 tsunami... basically just want to see the tide going out far and then coming back in, it's fascinating.

I seen that on a documenary about that tsunami, what I dont get though is why all those people walk right away out on the beach to watch, I would get the hell out of there fast not walk towards it.

[Novo]

Did that man on sky news just say as soon as people heard about the Tsunami there were cars heading in every direction and people were getting into boats and going out to sea? he is drunk on the Job :joker:

[Judas]

I know this sounds silly, I did study it but I forgot, why does the water recede again?

[Benjamin]

I seen that on a documenary about that tsunami, what I dont get though is why all those people walk right away out on the beach to watch, I would get the hell out of there fast not walk towards it.

I know. This one here is a dad and his kid. He doesn't even attempt to help his child. :bored:

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[Benjamin]

I know this sounds silly, I did study it but I forgot, why does the water recede again?

It gets drawn back by the 'suck' of the tsunami's rolling motion.

[Kerry]

It gets drawn back by the 'suck' of the tsunami's rolling motion.

Yeah and the waters dropped by 5 metres. It's gonna have to come back :/

[Josy]

Omg ^ at that video, why just stand there when thats coming towards you, grab the kid and run.

[Novo]

What is that Kid doing in the video.. a massive wave is coming towards him and he just sits down and watches. and the Guy is just filming it like he doesn't care..

[Kerry]

What is that Kid doing in the video.. a massive wave is coming towards him and he just sits down and watches. and the Guy is just filming it like he doesn't care..

I don't think some people 'see' the danger. Just think it's a big wave

[Z]

I don't think some people 'see' the danger. Just think it's a big wave

That's how I saw it.. like, regardless of the fact it was all over the news as this devastating thing, all the clips I watched, including the one Ben linked to, just look like regular waves to me until they suddenly keep going, and even then don't seem all that devastating. It's weird, I obviously know it's a tsunami and it's scary, it just doesn't seem all that real until you see videos like the one from Japan of the ships being thrown into that bridge.

[Kerry]

That's how I saw it.. like, regardless of the fact it was all over the news as this devastating thing, all the clips I watched, including the one Ben linked to, just look like regular waves to me until they suddenly keep going, and even then don't seem all that devastating. It's weird, I obviously know it's a tsunami and it's scary, it just doesn't seem all that real until you see videos like the one from Japan of the ships being thrown into that bridge.

It's true though. You half expect to see a few surfers in there. It's only when they keep going.... and going...... you think - Sh!t

[Z]

It's true though. You half expect to see a few surfers in there. It's only when they keep going.... and going...... you think - Sh!t

I know... It's just not all that obvious, IMO. I've been reading about plate tectonics etc today, it's mental..

[Benjamin]

That's how I saw it.. like, regardless of the fact it was all over the news as this devastating thing, all the clips I watched, including the one Ben linked to, just look like regular waves to me until they suddenly keep going, and even then don't seem all that devastating. It's weird, I obviously know it's a tsunami and it's scary, it just doesn't seem all that real until you see videos like the one from Japan of the ships being thrown into that bridge.

Most tsunami's will break off shore though and become a mass wall of water. It very rarely will reach land as a complete wave with a crest.

[Kerry]

*Touch wood* they gave it 15 minutes to hit land and no news :)

[Benjamin]

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and try and out run this. :shocked:

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[Novo]

I feel like watching Deep Impact now

[Locke.]

How many tsunami's and earthquakes has there been there now?

[Kerry]

How many tsunami's and earthquakes has there been there now?

I think one actual earthquake, the rest aftershocks though big ones

[Kerry]

Actually, I'm not sure how they do define it. Whats the difference between an earthquake, a tremor and an aftershock?

I was thinking an earthquake happens and anything after is an aftershock, no matter how strong? A tremor is anything mild??? Milder? Beforehand??

[Benjamin]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aftershock

[Kerry]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aftershock

Interesting

[Smithy]

http://video.l3.fbcdn.net/cfs-l3-snc6/81489/34/1605260179420_2624.mp4?oh=ac31b4d8738221641ba49039 6dc19636&oe=4D7F9F00&l3s=20110313100648&l3e=20110315101648&lh=0a6cfa5eeaecd6dc12abfV

:/

[Ninastar]

Did another one hit?

[Smithy]

No, that's new footage of the 1st one

[Ninastar]

oh

is another one going to hit?

[Lee.]

That ^ is horrific! How can people stand and film it?? I'd be running for my life!

[Smithy]

oh

is another one going to hit?
Potentially, if there was a big enough quake
That ^ is horrific! How can people stand and film it?? I'd be running for my life!

I think he was on a really big staircase thing and was just slowly backing up, probably thinking more about the potential money he could make than the value of his life :bored:

[Ninastar]

oh my god that video seriously freaked me out

[Benjamin]

http://video.l3.fbcdn.net/cfs-l3-snc6/81489/34/1605260179420_2624.mp4?oh=ac31b4d8738221641ba49039 6dc19636&oe=4D7F9F00&l3s=20110313100648&l3e=20110315101648&lh=0a6cfa5eeaecd6dc12abfV

:/

:shocked:


That is chilling. How quickly it arrives and grows.

[Benjamin]

Uh-oh, the 2nd reactor at the power plant looks like it could go into meltdown. :shocked:

[Benjamin]

1611: Another four aftershocks in quick succession, measuring 5.1 and 5.2 magnitude, have again rattled the north-east coast of Japan, the US Geological Survey reports

[Smithy]

:shocked:


That is chilling. How quickly it arrives and grows.

ik :shocked:

Literally 30 seconds from it being in the gutter to about waist height

[Pyramid*]

latest update:-


18:49. A 5.7 magnitude aftershock has just shaken the north-east of Japan, the US Geological Survey reports.


these poor people just aren't getting a break.

Between that and the concerns over the nuclear plants with 2 / 3 reactors giving cause for fears over partial meltdowns. :(

[arista]

Japan is Tough

But sadly investers are rushing to take there Cash out fast
as it will take some years to get any sort of returns,
which may sound nasty - but it is common sense to remove your funds
due to the Sad State of the Japan,
or the invester could go bankrupt himself or herself - all over the world.

On a better note the Re-Construction needed
helps money get back into the flow of that section.


Sign Of The Times.

[Benjamin]

The earthquke moved the country 4 meters on the map and has knocked the Earth spin axis by 25cm. :shocked:

[Benjamin]

1927: With the nuclear crisis grabbing most of the attention, it is perhaps worth remembering that millions of people in north-east Japan are spending their fourth night without water, food or heating in near-freezing temperatures.

[Ninastar]

The earthquke moved the country 4 meters on the map and has knocked the Earth spin axis by 25cm. :shocked:

could this affect anywhere else in the world?

[Smithy]

:joker: no


But it's shortened the length of the day by 0.1 nanoseconds

[Ninastar]

thats kinda cool

[Benjamin]

:joker: no


But it's shortened the length of the day by 0.1 nanoseconds

Actually it could have a possible effect on the weather/seasons.

[Smithy]

Actually it could have a possible effect on the weather/seasons.

It's a drop in the ocean

[Ninastar]

-doesn't know who to believe-

[Smithy]

Me :hugesmile:

We've just done Tectonics in geo

[Lee.]

1927: With the nuclear crisis grabbing most of the attention, it is perhaps worth remembering that millions of people in north-east Japan are spending their fourth night without water, food or heating in near-freezing temperatures.

It's obviously a horrendous state of affairs for everybody, but I feel particularly sorry for the old and infirm. Plus how do families with babies cope? It must just be a nightmare!

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

-"'Our worst crisis since World War Two', admits Japanese PM as scientists warn nation faces SECOND monster quake and tsunami"

:shocked: :(

[arista]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/03/14/article-1366093-0B2A05E000000578-217_964x407.jpg

[Iceman]

Another explosion and this time the bottom of the nuclear reactor is damaged... :(

[Scarlett.]

Looks like meltdown is becoming unavoidable, perhaps it's just best to evacuate at this point

[Iceman]

Looks like meltdown is becoming unavoidable, perhaps it's just best to evacuate at this point

Yeah if they dont they will look back at these days as time where they could have done their best to evacuate people.... it's just so sad to see this happen.

[Scarlett.]

Aye, makes you realise how dangerous nuclear power is

[Iceman]

Aye, makes you realise how dangerous nuclear power is

Yeah and they have something like 50 odd nuclear stations dont they?

[Kerry]

It's relentless :(

[Smithy]

They showed the wave on Sky News then, it was a wave wave, whoever ridiculed me earlier in the week about it being a wall wave :nono:

[Iceman]

Still 50 people at the plant.... how are they not dead :S

[Smithy]

The explosions weren't that big I don't think

[Iceman]

The explosions weren't that big I don't think

Well the 2 on the TV from the past few days looked scary..... then the one tonight has done damage to the reactor thing... I wouldnt stay.... although I suppose they are trying not to let it get worse

[Smithy]

I'm surprised the news reporters have gone, with it still being on high alert for another tsunami :/

Is it really worth putting your life at risk to be at the forefront of a disaster

[Benjamin]

0005: Radioactive materials are feared to be leaking at Fukushima, Kyodo reports quoting a safety agency.

[Benjamin]

I'm surprised the news reporters have gone, with it still being on high alert for another tsunami :/

Is it really worth putting your life at risk to be at the forefront of a disaster

That's what makes an amazing journalist/news reporter.

[Kerry]

I'm surprised the news reporters have gone, with it still being on high alert for another tsunami :/

Is it really worth putting your life at risk to be at the forefront of a disaster

It's how they make a name for themselves. Bloody madness

[Benjamin]

I have a feeling the radiation is worse than anybody is letting on.

[Kerry]

I have a feeling the radiation is worse than anybody is letting on.

The Japanese Government are known to cover things up

[Kerry]

Radiation levels in the air have risen 4 fold since that last explosion

[Lee.]

How far will the radiation be able to travel in the atmosphere? What other countries could it affect?

[Iceman]

How far will the radiation be able to travel in the atmosphere? What other countries could it affect?

All depends on the exact amount and the weather..... it's too hard to tell.....

[GypsyGoth]

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/2870/japanradiationap1103130.jpg

[Benjamin]

It seems more reports are declaring a radiation leak.

[Kerry]

It seems more reports are declaring a radiation leak.

They confirmed a leak on Sky News earlier

[Novo]

How far will the radiation be able to travel in the atmosphere? What other countries could it affect?

Ever seen The Hills have Eyes? = Britain in about 2 months time.

[Lee.]

Ever seen The Hills have Eyes? = Britain in about 2 months time.

No I haven't seen it..

[Benjamin]

They confirmed a leak on Sky News earlier

It seems to be getting worse. :shocked:

[Shaun]

The Japanese Government are known to cover things up

!?

said from a seasoned follower of Japanese politics I assume?

[Kerry]

!?

said from a seasoned follower of Japanese politics I assume?

Said from a quote on the news

*waits for "oh well then....." comment*

[Kerry]

It seems to be getting worse. :shocked:

Well, I can't see it getting better :(

[Twilight]

This **** is scary.

[Kerry]

Doesn't make encouraging reading when you Google "Japanese Government coverups" either

[GypsyGoth]

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/9189/tibby.jpg
Ishimaki City, Miyagi Prefecture in northern Japan

[Kerry]

Japanese Prime Minister - live press conference now

[Kerry]

Telling people from 20km to evacuate

[Iceman]

High Levels recorded, they beat around the bush too much, say how high for god sake.

[Kerry]

This is sooooo not good......

[Kerry]

Japan's fears of a nuclear meltdown rise after a third explosion and fire at a quake-damaged nuclear plant.

:/

[Benjamin]

It just seems not to be giving Japan a break at the moment. :sad:

[Josy]

There were 2 more quakes earlier a 5.8 aftershock & 6.1 quake along nearby/different fault line.

The US Geological Survey put the magnitude at 6.1 and said it had been preceded a few minutes earlier by another 5.8-magnitude tremor. The epicentre of that aftershock was located 315km north-east of Tokyo. -- AFP

[Benjamin]

It's just started to snow over some of the worst hit areas apparently. This will make any things so much worse. These poor survivors.