Re: Attempting to bring clarity to the nuclear problems facing Japan
The last report I heard was that they were close to getting electricity run to one (?) damaged nuke plants that should help them keep water on the hot goodies, while I suspect it is too far gone to restart normal control systems even when power is restored. I believe the tsunami, not earthquake did the serious mechanical damage to plant support infrastructure, but since then salt water and distortions to overheated exposed fuel rods have screwed the pooch on restoring normal control.
I didn't hear the report about flying fuel rods, that sounds far more serious than low level short lived radiation vented with steam.
I also haven't heard about "hundred's already dying of radiation". There were reports of pulling back some power plant emergency workers due to their accumulated exposure being higher than acceptable workplace standards (something like a years worth in a couple days). Also nearby residents have been advised to stay indoors because of the vented low level products.
I am surprised these more serious reports haven't made it to the mainstream press? it seems to me they are already trying to make it sound as scary as possible. I can't imagine them passing up this juicy stuff.
I have tried to confirm those reports, but despite a number of similar sounding headlines in google, i didn't have any luck. Of course that doesn't mean it isn't so... time will reveal all... or at least more than we know now.
JR
