Wetcoaster Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 It's scary to think that those pictures could hold hundreds of dead bodies in them... In just one area police said 200 to 300 bodies have been found in the northeastern coastal city of Sendai. Police said another 88 were confirmed killed and 349 were missing. The tsunami was so powerful it threw ships ashore taking out overpasses: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coda Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 This is the most worrying developing story: http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/11/japan.nuclear/ Japan struggling to 'cool down' nuclear plant, minister says By the CNN Wire Staff March 11, 2011 1:40 p.m. EST STORY HIGHLIGHTS Tokyo (CNN) -- Officials ordered an evacuation Friday of residents living near a Japanese nuclear power plant, saying there has been no sign yet of leaks but indicating a struggle to "cool down" the facility. An 8.9-magnitude earthquake led to cooling problems at one nuclear power plant and a fire at another, both of which were close to the quake's epicenter, government officials said. Late Friday, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano told reporters that people within 2 to 3 kilometers (1.2 to 1.8 miles) of the Fukushima Daiichi power plant had been told to leave the area. Those farther away -- within 3 to 10 kilometers -- were asked to stay home. Japan's Kyodo News Agency estimated that the evacuation order directly affected about 3,000 people. "This is a precautionary instruction for people to evacuate," Edano said. "There is no radioactive leakage at this moment outside of the facility." Moment of the Japan quake Quake causes utter destruction in Japan Massive whirlpool after Japan quake Witness deals with quake terror RELATED TOPICS Earthquakes U.S. Geological Survey U.S. President Barack Obama said Friday that Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan told him there was no evidence so far of radiation leaks from nuclear reactors because of the earthquake and tsunami, an assertion also made by Edano earlier in the day. Yet Edano said the Fukushima Daiichi reactor "remains at a high temperature" because it "cannot cool down." Kyodo reported Friday that the radiation level was rising in a turbine building at the plant. That plant and three others were shut down following the quake, after Japan declared a state of atomic power emergency. Cham Dallas, a professor of disaster management at the University of Georgia, said that it wouldn't be surprising if reactors get "both thermally hot and radioactively hot" after the reactors were shut down. "When they shut down reactors, it takes a long time for them to go down," Dallas said. "It does not necessarily mean radioactive material got out of the reactor." While authorities are "bracing for the scenario," the minister said, "At this moment, there is no danger to the environment." Fire broke out at a second facility, the Onagawa plant, but crews put it out, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. The trouble at the Fukushima plant happened after the plant successfully shut down, Edano said. Crews had difficulty generating enough electricity to pump water into the facility to cool it, he said. Janie Eudy told CNN that her husband, Joe, was working at the plant and was injured by falling and shattering glass when the quake struck. As he and others were planning to evacuate, at their managers' orders, tsunami waves struck and washed buildings from the nearby town past the plant. "To me, it sounded like hell on earth," she said, adding that her husband ultimately escaped. The government said earlier that it was sending senior officials and the defense force's Chemical Corps to the Fukushima power plant, according to the Kyodo News Agency. The International Atomic Energy Agency said Friday on its website that its officials are "in full response mode," as they work with Japanese authorities and monitor the situation. Using Air Force planes, the U.S. government has sent over coolant for the Fukushima plant, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday. "We're really deeply involved in trying to do as much as we can on behalf of the Japanese and on behalf of U.S. citizens," she said. James Acton, a physicist who examined Japan's Kashiwazaki nuclear plant after a 2007 earthquake, told CNN that Japanese authorities are in race to cool down the Fukushima reactor. "If they can't restore power to the plant (and cool the reactor), then there's the possibility of some sort of core meltdown," he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Femme.Canuck Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 According to several sources, Northern Japan has just experianced another strong quake, hitting 6.6 on the Richter scale. Tsunami warnings remain in effect for: Japan, Russia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Niue, Tonga, Mexico, Fr. Polynesia Pitcairn, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Antarctica, Panama, Honduras, Chile, Ecuador, Colomba, Peru. Things have definitely not 'cooled down'I urge everyone to help out if they can, by texting REDCROSS to 90999 to give $10 today. Will post more updates as they come. Feel free to follow me on Twitter @PeeeEmmm for more updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitronuts Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I hope nobody was in the waters at the whirpool that was formed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I hope nobody was in the waters at the whirpool that was formed: Good-bye boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bieksa(not really) Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 According to several sources, Northern Japan has just experianced another strong quake, hitting 6.6 on the Richter scale. Tsunami warnings remain in effect for: Japan, Russia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Niue, Tonga, Mexico, Fr. Polynesia Pitcairn, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Antarctica, Panama, Honduras, Chile, Ecuador, Colomba, Peru. Things have definitely not 'cooled down'I urge everyone to help out if they can, by texting REDCROSS to 90999 to give $10 today. Will post more updates as they come. Feel free to follow me on Twitter @PeeeEmmm for more updates. I thought it was another strong aftershock. I can't sleep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin. Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) My labmates and me watched the live coverage this morning while doing experiments... Couldn't really hear it due to the noise in the lab. Has the worst passed for Japan yet? Edit: ^Good to see you're still safe.. Please keep updating us if you can.. Edited March 11, 2011 by Sacha Michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Femme.Canuck Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) It occured along a seperate fault, but is technically considered a aftershock. It hit near Nagano, Niigata area. There have been several reports of another tremor of 6.2 off NE Japan. My heart goes out to everyone affected! Its times like these where people need to come together regardless of our differences. <br /><br /><br />UPDATE: 6.8 QUAKE-- Initial (According to Japan Early Earthquake Warning System). More information to follow. Just curious to know-- where is everyone getting their information from? Edited March 11, 2011 by P.OneOh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canada Hockey Place Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 According to several sources, Northern Japan has just experianced another strong quake, hitting 6.6 on the Richter scale. Not in the north this time. News says Niigata, Nagano, Gunma prefectures. And 6.6 is on the Shindo scale. Which is not the same as the Richter scale. Live local news from northern Japan (no subs) - http://www.ustream.tv/channel/tbstv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Not in the north this time. News says Niigata, Nagano, Gunma prefectures. And 6.6 is on the Shindo scale. Which is not the same as the Richter scale. Live local news from northern Japan (no subs) - http://www.ustream.tv/channel/tbstv The other side on Honshu now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Femme.Canuck Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 <br />Not in the north this time. News says Niigata, Nagano, Gunma prefectures. And 6.6 is on the Shindo scale. Which is not the same as the Richter scale.<br /><br />Live local news from northern Japan (no subs) - <a href='http://www.ustream.tv/channel/tbstv' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>http://www.ustream.tv/channel/tbstv</a><br /><br /><br /><br /> yes, i was just posting it as i was receiving the information. thank you for the correction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuckletux Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Sad, sad story. Condolences to everyone affected by the quake and their families. Hang in there, Japan, help is on the way. I know that our disaster relief division was working hard all day long to coordinate the shipment of medicine, blood conserves, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin. Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Just curious to know-- where is everyone getting their information from? Vancouver Sun and Province via Twitter for me. Gotta hand it to their reporters, they've been working tirelessly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canada Hockey Place Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 <br /><br /><br /> yes, i was just posting it as i was receiving the information. thank you for the correction. If you understand Japanese, check out the link. It's TBS (Tohoku). More shocks coming in Central Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Femme.Canuck Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) TOKYO (BNO NEWS) -- Powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off eastern Japan, country's early warning system reports. edit--Several quakes struck several areas of Japan, causing confusing readings. JMA has downgraded quake that was initially a 7.5 to only 5.8, but was centered on land directly. In the last hour, the tremors have ranged from 6.6, 6.2, 4.5, 4.3, 3.7, 4.1, 3.9, 5.7, 3.4, 5.8 and 3.7. Edited March 11, 2011 by P.OneOh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Femme.Canuck Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 <br />Vancouver Sun and Province via Twitter for me. Gotta hand it to their reporters, they've been working tirelessly.<br /><br /><br /><br /> Agreed. I think the media in general is doing a fantastic job in keeping us up to date. Al Jazeera English is also doing a formidable job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Femme.Canuck Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) China: Rescuers ready to assist Japan in quake's wake BEIJING' China said Friday rescue workers were on standby to go to Japan where a massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake unleashed a destructive tsunami, as other concerned Asian nations pledged their support.Chen Jianmin, head of the China Earthquake Administration, said authorities had already put quake relief personnel, equipment and medicine in place, "ready to depart for Japan at any time", the state Xinhua news agency said.Disaster-prone China is well versed in relief work, particularly where quakes are concerned after a massive 8.0-magnitude tremor hit the southwestern province of Sichuan in May 2008, leaving nearly 87,000 dead or missing.Premier Wen Jiabao expressed his "deep sympathy" to the Japanese government and people, and offered any "necessary help" to its neighbour, where at least 116 people were listed as dead or missing, the foreign ministry said.The quake in northeast Japan — the strongest ever to hit the country — set a nuclear plant ablaze and unleashed a tsunami with 10-metre (33-feet) high waves that destroyed everything in its path.The government said the tsunami and quake, which was felt as far away as Beijing, some 2,500 kilometres away, had caused "tremendous damage" while aerial footage showed massive flooding in northern towns.The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre has issued a widespread warning for territories as far away as South America and Hawaii, where people were ordered to evacuate coastal areas.Throughout Asia, nations have offered their help and expressed sympathy and concern for their own citizens in Japan.Australia's Acting Prime Minister Wayne Swan said his country stood ready to "assist Japan in any way at this difficult time", adding its embassy was "urgently" contacting authorities to see if any nationals had been affected.South Korea also expressed its sympathy and pledged "every possible support" to help Japan recover, adding around 40 rescue workers had been put on standby to head to the quake-hit nation.The Philippines, which was hit by small tsunami waves, said it was anxiously waiting for word on the condition of nearly a quarter million of its citizens living near the epicentre of the quake.President Benigno Aquino offered his sympathy to Japan and pledged any assistance within the government's capability, stressing Tokyo's unstinting help in the Philippines' own periodic struggles with natural disasters.In South Asia, India conveyed sympathies and condolences to victims as well as offering assistance."We are saddened by the loss of life and extensive damage to property and infrastructure," the Indian foreign ministry said in a statement, adding that there were no reports of casualties among the 25,000 Indians in Japan.Letters of sympathy with offers of assistance had been sent to Japan's prime minister and foreign minister, the statement said.In Sri Lanka, President Mahinda Rajapakse said Japan was a "very close and dear friend" and its people possessed "incredible resilience and courage" to overcome destruction."We pray for solace, for those affected by the disaster and for the rapid recovery of the Japanese people and nation," Rajapakse said in a message to Japanese Emperor Akihito. Meanwhile Yousuf Raza Gilani, Pakistan's Prime Minister, said his country was also ready to help. © Copyright AFP I think that the response is amazing... Help is on the way Japan. Edited March 11, 2011 by P.OneOh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electro Rock Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 As well as the immediate death and destruction, this could be the nail in the coffin for a world economy already on life support. The '95 Kobe quake was able to cause a lot of economic problems and it was FAR less severe and happened during economic boom years {at least outside of Japan}. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhinogator Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 wow . I have lived through a 7.2 earthquake 73 km away from me before....but not like this. (the tally was 2000 back then . ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuz Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 via twitter: Text word ASIA to 30333 to donate $5 to Canadian Red Cross #japan #tsunami #eqjp (from @redcrosscanada) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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