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Interesting analysis by the former deputy head of Chernobyl. The text is in Russian, English translation by google.
In short: He draws a parallel between Fukushima and a massive earthquake (above 8.0) and a resulting nuclear incident. The Russians have learned from Chernobyl and brought in the experts as soon as possible. He says that, for the Japanese, it was obviously more important to get the management and the experts into a safe distance from the power plant and then sacrifice some locals.
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Japanese media and Tweets from those at the scene aren't more reliable?
Maybe they are, but the users who post them here filter the most interesting/important/recent ones out. So, actually, it's a lot easier to stay up-to-date here than through single media outlets or the extensive twitter-universe.
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Are you serious?
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So, we are now at 4 nuclear power plants in danger? This is just unreal.
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German television has confirmed a meltdown. tagesschau.de
I'll try a translation...
Explosion and meltdown in atomic power plant
In the damaged nuclear power plant in Fukushima, a meltdown has been reported. This has been confirmed by the National Agency for Nuclear Safety, as reported by ARD-correspondent Robert Hetkämpfer in Tokyo.
Before that, the Nuclear Energy Agency has stated that there might have been a meltdown in one of the reactors of Fukushima I. Federal agencies are currently investigating the situation. But even if there has been a meltdown, there is no danger for persons outside a radius of 10 kilometres. Most of the 51,000 inhabitants have been evacuated accordingly. Later on, the radius of the evacuations has been doubled to 20 kilometres.
Again, this is the major German TV network, and I think it is somewhat credible.
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I admit that she might have a point somewhere, but it's not angels and demons, it's rather gravity. We know how such a small object like the moon can influence our lives (tide, biorythm, etc.), so why not say that there are certain changes in the gravity system of our planet when alignments take place? It could result in releasing friction at the edges of tectonic plates.
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I am far more worried about that nuclear power plant. A second Tchernobyl isn't that far away. Humans don't need an interstellar or divine armageddon, they are best in causing it themselves!
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Okay now, freaking out won't help anybody... So, let's be scientific on this. Is it possible that an alignment of certain planets, comets and the sun might result in a change of the earth's gravity which may result in sparking an earthquake in zones where the friction was already high?
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I was so over conspiracy theories, but right now, I observe myself to be quite unstable in that category. I mean, she predicted the exact date.
But I don't want to believe that stuff anymore. I'm too old for that. -
You can't even imagine. My wife and kids are in Gunma prefecture (188 km from Fukushima).
:( :( Edit: I'm not going to lie. I'm on the verge of tears right now. I'm so scared for them, but I'm trying to be strong.
I was so relieved to find out they're safe and now I don't even know if the worst is over. I'm praying so hard that nothing else happens.
I was shocked to hear about the earthquake this morning, and I was fearing for some Japanes friends I made in Vancouver. When the initial information wasn't that clear, I also feared for Vancouver, where I have spent one of the best times in my whole life. But family is a whole different thing. We all hope that your loved ones are okay and stay safe throughout the aftershocks! Some bad things have to happen, I guess, but people have the strength to help each other out, when bad things are upon us.
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USGS has just said Oklahoma?!? just had a 3.2 earthquake.
MAP 5.5 2011/03/11 11:10:58 35.534 141.856 27.7 NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
MAP 5.6 2011/03/11 11:00:51 37.813 141.481 28.7 NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
MAP 5.1 2011/03/11 10:58:06 39.060 142.213 30.3 NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
MAP 3.2 2011/03/11 10:56:23 35.496 -97.090 4.7 OKLAHOMA
MAP 5.0 2011/03/11 10:52:08 38.534 143.346 29.9 OFF THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
MAP 5.5 2011/03/11 10:45:46 38.466 143.591 41.1 OFF THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
MAP 5.3 2011/03/11 10:35:36 37.044 141.298 25.8 NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
MAP 5.9 2011/03/11 10:28:44 39.447 143.531 29.3 OFF THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
MAP 5.6 2011/03/11 10:20:27 36.966 142.289 21.7 OFF THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
MAP 6.0 2011/03/11 10:10:35 39.248 142.779 28.9 NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
MAP 5.2 2011/03/11 09:59:57 36.703 142.207 41.6 OFF THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
MAP 5.5 2011/03/11 09:47:02 39.685 142.938 29.7 NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
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Being from an earthquake-free country I would like to know if so many smaller quakes after a big one are normal. That list seems very long to me.
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My thoughts are with the people in the devastated areas. And I hope that you guys in Vancouver and especially on the West coast of the island stay safe. Terrifying news!
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"If you don't believe your country, should come before yourself, you can better serve your country by living somewhere else"
-Stompin Tom Connors
I don't agree with that. Nobody had any influence on where he or she was born, so being proud to be whatever countryman you are, means you are proud of being something you did not achieve yourself. You can take pride in certain aspects of your culture, way of life, etc., but family and friends should definitely be more important than an abstract concept of country.
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I will answer in English, because everyone here should have a chance of understanding what we discuss here... I am not FOR the war in Afghanistan, definitely not. The whole thing was just meant to show the U.S. that we are on their side after 9/11 and has turned into another Vietnam. But: Should we not hope the best for our soldiers that they come back safe and healthy from their dangerous task? I do not wish them failure. (On a side note, I was absolutely against the war in Iraq and went on the street to protest against it. I myself did not go to the Bundeswehr, because I did not want to be involved in violent conflicts and deadly weapons and stuff. But you know, there are other things an army can do for your country. Remember how they helped the people, when some parts of our country were devastated by floods and heavy rainfall?)
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Thanks for these two answers
. "Peacekeeping" is a concept I agree with, but in the case of Afghanistan, I don't see anything that can be achieved by our presence there. It just sickens me that our young men (and I mean young men of all nations who fight down there) die, while at the same time the Taliban are still capable of poisoning girls' schools. The government is corrupt, there is no more chance of success (whatever that would be, by the way), and yet our people have to die there. -
I think you guys can help me understand some things about your country I haven't figured out yet. First of all, every soldier who died in the world wars (or any war) is one too many. What the allies did in the second world war had to happen, because it was the only way to stop the murdering. As Germans, we remain thankful that the USA, Canada, Great Britain and France helped us and gave us a fair chance of rebuilding everything that was destroyed in those evil 12 years.
Before I make my point, let me explain to you another thing: Ever since that time, most European countries have become overwhelmingly anti-military overall. You barely see young soldiers in uniform on the streets, well, pretty much because they are "ashamed" to wear them in public (and because of some people insulting them for what they seem to represent). Our public doesn't seem to care too much when we lose soldiers in Afghanistan and other places, it's more like "well, it's their job, their job is dangerous, so it's their fault. We shouldn't be there anyways." I'd say that this is similar in many other European countries.
So, what I'd like to know is this: With all the ceremonies before hockey games, honoring dead soldiers in "Coach's corner", etc., does that mean that you have a big support for the war in Afghanistan and military action in general? I still haven't decided, whether it is some form of militarism (if I may use that term), simple patriotism (which is not a bad thing), or just the thought of "oh, what a needless war, but let's hope they all come back." I want to understand this aspect of Canadian (or shall I say American?) culture, because it just seems so strange to me (us). Our "never again" has made us enemies of our own troops, somehow.
And just to clarify: As much as I am a pacifist, I do understand that we sometimes have to defend ourselves against violence, but this is to me the only possible reason why one has to go to war...
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