Japan - Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Crisis - Units 1 - 6 Reports, News, Graphics - March 17 - April 20, 2011

[makoto]

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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station(F1) live cam
05:00 AM to 19:00 PM(up date frequency 1time/h)

4/11 08:00 AM
1 month after disaster

NHK

G20 to discuss Japan's nuclear disaster issues

Finance ministers and central bank chiefs of the Group of 20 nations will likely discuss Japan's efforts to overcome the March 11 disaster and to deal with the nuclear emergency at their next meeting.....

Monday, April 11, 2011 06:48 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/11_08.html

One month since disaster hits nuclear plant

One month after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant was crippled by the quake and tsunami that devastated Japan's northeastern coast, the plant's operator is still struggling to regain control.....

Monday, April 11, 2011 10:22 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/11_12.html

Rally against nuclear power held in France

Thousands of protesters gathered near France's oldest nuclear power plant, amid the ongoing crisis at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.....

Monday, April 11, 2011 10:22 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/11_14.html

Some dairy farms in Fukushima resume milk shipment

Some dairy farms in Fukushima Prefecture have resumed shipping milk after radiation levels in the milk cleared the government's safety standards....

Monday, April 11, 2011 13:06 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/11_18.html

Expanded evacuation considered

The Japanese government is considering expanding its current 20-kilometer evacuation radius around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, taking into account the risks of long-term accumulated radiation exposure....

Monday, April 11, 2011 14:05 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/11_19.html

55% of Fukushima evacuees worry radiation: survey

More than half of respondents of a survey of evacuees from Fukushima Prefecture, say their biggest future concern is the impact of radiation from the troubled nuclear power plant in the prefecture.....

Monday, April 11, 2011 15:51 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/11_22.html

Fukushima gov. again rejects TEPCO apology

The Governor of Fukushima Prefecture has again rejected a request by Tokyo Electric Power Company President Masataka Shimizu to meet and offer an apology for the ongoing situation at the company's nuclear power plant....

Monday, April 11, 2011 14:06 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/11_21.html

Nuclear safety regrets its response to Fukushima

The government's Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency admitted that it has sometimes failed to properly manage the accidents at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant......

Monday, April 11, 2011 16:22 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/11_24.html

Govt expands evacuation zone in Fukushima

The Japanese government has expanded its current 20-kilometer evacuation zone around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Residents in the expanded area will be asked to leave their homes within a month or so.....

Monday, April 11, 2011 18:02 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/11_28.html

TEPCO president apologizes, one month later

The president of the operator of Japan's quake-damaged nuclear plant has visited Fukushima and apologized for the nuclear accident overwhelming the area.....

Monday, April 11, 2011 18:02 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/11_26.html

Water injection resumed at Fukushima Daiichi plant

.....Tokyo Electric Power Company said that outside power was restored for reactors No.1, 2 and 3. Water injection was resumed for these reactors after a suspension of about 50 minutes.

Monday, April 11, 2011 18:34 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/11_32.html

Fukushima evacuation zone expanded

The Japanese government has expanded its current 20-kilometer evacuation zone around the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant due to the risks associated with long-term radiation exposure......

Monday, April 11, 2011 20:13 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/11_29.html

Radiation levels exceed permissible limit

The science ministry says the amount of radiation accumulated over about half a month in some areas of Fukushima Prefecture has exceeded the permissible level for a whole year.....

Monday, April 11, 2011 21:20 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/11_35.html

Water injection resumes at Fukushima plant

The operator of the Fukushima nuclear plant says water pumping to cool 3 crippled reactors was briefly disrupted after external power sources were knocked out by a strong aftershock on Monday evening.......

Monday, April 11, 2011 21:20 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/11_34.html

Water radiation levels down

The operator of the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant says radiation levels in the seawater near the plant have dropped....

Monday, April 11, 2011 21:55 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/11_36.html
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Yomiuri online

FROM SQUARE ONE / Cooking, processing may reduce radioactive materials in food

The amount of radioactive substances in food products can be reduced by cooking and processing, scientists say. For instance, washing vegetables in water and then boiling them can remove 40 percent to 80 percent of such substances......

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T110410001936.htm

FROM SQUARE ONE / How bad is the Fukushima fallout?

The crisis at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant has released a large amount of radioactive substances into the air and water, raising serious concerns over possible health risks......

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T110410001935.htm

N-crisis a battle for workers' wives

Desperately worried but determined to support their husbands, the wives of workers at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant struggle with their emotions as they wait for their husbands to return from work that is endangering their lives.....

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T110410003111.htm

TEPCO details tsunami damage / Waves that hit Fukushima plant exceeded firm's worst-case projections

Major facilities at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant, including reactor and turbine buildings, were flooded to a depth of four meters to five meters during the March 11 tsunami, according to Tokyo Electric Power Co.....

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T110410003477.htm

Thousands protest N-power amid Fukushima plant crisis

Thousands of people marched in Tokyo against nuclear power Sunday afternoon, nearly a month after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami sparked a crisis at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant that has shown few signs of abating.....

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T110410003479.htm

Ishihara easily wins reelection / Tokyo governor takes 4th term; DPJ suffers setback in local polls

Incumbent Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara comfortably beat 10 rivals to be reelected Sunday for a fourth four-year term.

Ishihara, a 78-year-old novelist-turned-politician, defeated high-profile challengers including former House of Councillors member Akira Koike; Miki Watanabe, founder of izakaya pub chain operator Watami Co.; and former Miyazaki Gov. Hideo Higashikokubaru.....

....Commenting on electricity shortages caused when the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant--a major power supplier for Tokyo and the Kanto region--was crippled during last month's earthquake and tsunami, Ishihara said Sunday evening, "No country other than Japan consumes nearly 10 million kilowatts for pachinko parlors and vending machines."

"This is equal to the Fukushima plant's power output, so we should correct such a lifestyle," he added. "I think the government should issue a decree to conserve power. People who play pachinko should be able to get by without it. We can live without vending machines." ....

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/20110411dy01.htm

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Ishihara re-elected amid hopes for disaster control skills

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Growing hopes for the incumbent's leadership to tackle the aftermath of Japan's worst postwar crisis in the metropolitan area helped Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara score a victory in the gubernatorial election Sunday, a month after the March 11 killer quake.....

....When water with radiation levels considered to be unsafe for infants to drink was found at a purification plant in Tokyo, Ishihara visited the site and drank tap water at the plant in front of TV cameras.....

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...dm001000c.html

17,500 gather for Tokyo rallies against nuclear plants

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- About 17,500 people gathered Sunday for two rallies held in Tokyo against nuclear power plants amid the prolonged crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station some 220 kilometers to the northeast.....

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...dm004000c.html

Chronology of events surrounding crippled Fukushima nuclear plant

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The following is a chronology of events regarding the nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station in Fukushima Prefecture, triggered by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that struck northeastern and eastern Japan....

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...dm007000c.html

TEPCO president to visit Fukushima Monday afternoon

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo Electric Power Co. said Monday its president Masataka Shimizu would visit the Fukushima prefectural government office in the afternoon, a month after the massive March 11 earthquake and tsunami crippled the utility's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant....

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...dm008000c.html

Nuke crisis shows no signs of ebbing, stoking concerns abroad

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- While a month has passed since the March 11 killer earthquake and ensuing tsunami, prospects remain bleak that Japan's worst ever nuclear crisis will end any time soon amid a series of challenges left to regain control of the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant and to clean up radioactive contamination....

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...dm035000c.html

Risk of massive radiation leaks 'considerably smaller': Edano

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said Monday that the government is working to expand the scope of evacuation in areas surrounding the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant due to concerns about the cumulative, long-term risk of radiation.....

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...dm038000c.html

Fukushima Gov. Sato rejects meeting with TEPCO president

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo Electric Power Co. President Masataka Shimizu visited the Fukushima prefectural government office Monday afternoon to apologize for the nuclear disaster at its Fukushima Daiichi power plant, but Gov. Yuhei Sato has declined to meet him, according to officials from the utility and the prefectural government...

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...dm080000c.html

Progress slow in restoring Fukushima plant amid pools of toxic water

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan has shown slow progress in containing the crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in the month since it was hit by a killer earthquake and tsunami, with the focus Monday remaining on removing highly radioactive water that is hampering restoration efforts....

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...dm081000c.html

Radiation leaks threaten village's promotion of eco-friendly lifestyles, farming

IITATE, Fukushima -- Radiation leaks from the quake- and tsunami-ravaged Fukushima No. 1 Nuclear Power Plant are threatening this village's promotion of eco-friendly lifestyles as well as local farmers.....

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...na002000c.html

Radiation rumors plague fishermen near troubled nuclear plant

KITAIBARAKI, Ibaraki -- Rumors that fish in waters near the troubled nuclear plant here are contaminated by high-levels of radiation are threatening to push local fishermen out of business....

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...na006000c.html

Traditional festival's horses being rescued in wake of nuclear crisis

A nonprofit organization in the Fukushima Prefecture city of Soma is working to rescue horses used in an ancient festival in the prefecture, after they were abandoned in the wake of a nuclear power plant crisis....

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...na008000c.html

Farming family forced to leave beloved cows behind in evacuation

Farmers in areas around the crisis-hit Fukushima No. 1 Nuclear Power Plant have been left with uncertain futures as a result of evacuation orders that have parted them from their livestock.....

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...na011000c.html

Many residents reluctant to leave makeshift evacuation shelters near nuke plant

KORIYAMA, Fukushima -- The Fukushima Prefectural Government is urging thousands of residents to leave makeshift evacuation centers and take shelter at more comfortable hotels and inns, but many of the evacuees are reluctant to do so because they want to return home soon or they do not want to bid farewell to new friends...

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...na012000c.html

[makoto]

Re: Japan - Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Crisis - Units 1 - 6 Reports, News, Graphics - March 17 +

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[morningperson]

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http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/04/84721.html

Japan may raise nuke accident severity level to highest 7 from 5
TOKYO, April 12, Kyodo

The Nuclear Safety Commission of Japan released a preliminary calculation Monday saying that the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant had been releasing up to 10,000 terabecquerels of radioactive materials per hour at some point after a massive quake and tsunami hit northeastern Japan on March 11.

The disclosure prompted the government to consider raising the accident's severity level to 7, the worst on an international scale, from the current 5, government sources said. The level 7 on the International Nuclear Event Scale has only been applied to the 1986 Chernobyl catastrophe.

[morningperson]

Re: Japan - Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Crisis - Units 1 - 6 Reports, News, Graphics - March 17 +

This tidbit was found in article titled "TEPCO Chief Rebutted by Fukushima Leader for Second Time on Nuclear Anger..."


Radioactive steam and nitrogen is escaping from the containment vessel at the No. 1 reactor and the company is checking radiation levels around the reactor, spokeswoman Megumi Iwashita said by phone today.

Tepco started injecting nitrogen into the vessel to reduce the risk of a hydrogen explosion. The pressure inside the vessel is rising more slowly than expected, indicating a leak, Iwashita said. Work continues at the reactor and other parts of the Fukushima Dai-Ichi power station, she said.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-04-11/tepco-chief-rebuffed-in-fukushima-as-crisis-enters-second-month.html

[Ronan Kelly]

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Press Release (Apr 11,2011)
The results of nuclide analyses of radioactive materials in the air at the site of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (17th release)

...

On April 10th 2011, we conducted nuclide analysis of radioactive
materials contained in the air which were collected at the site of
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station on the same day. As a result,
radioactive materials were detected as described in the exhibit.
Accordingly, we have reported the result of analysis to Nuclear and
Industrial Safety Agency and Fukushima Prefecture.

We are planning to conduct these surveys continuously.

Appendix: The result of the nuclide analysis of radioactive materials in
the air at the site of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp...s/110411e1.pdf (PDF 29.9KB)
Appendix: Fukushima Daiichi: the result of the dust nuclide analysis
http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp...s/110411e2.pdf (PDF 12.6KB)
Appendix: Fukushima Daini: the result of the dust nuclide analysis
http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp...s/110411e3.pdf (PDF 13.0KB)

http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp-com/release/11041105-e.html

Press Release (Apr 11,2011)
Outflow of fluid containing radioactive materials to the ocean from areas near intake channel of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station Unit 2 (continued report 7)

...

We have been conducting sampling of seawater in front of the bar screen
near the pit. In regard to the sample collected yesterday (April 10th),
as a result of conducting nuclide analysis, radioactive materials were
detected as described in the exhibit. Accordingly, we have reported the
result of analysis to Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency and Fukushima
Prefecture.

Regarding the results on three nuclides (iodine 131, cesium 134,
cesium 137), we would like to assume those as definite result, however,
as for other nuclides, we will revaluate in accordance with the
preventive measures formulated after being given warning from Nuclear and
Industrial Safety Agency on April 1st.

* pit: a vertical shaft made of concrete


Appendix: The result of nuclide analysis of the seawater at the front of
shallow draft quay and the screens of Unit 2 and 4 of the
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (PDF 52.3KB) http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp...s/110411e4.pdf
Appendix: Radioactivity density of seawater near the quay of Fukushima
Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (PDF 32.6KB) http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp...s/110411e5.pdf

http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp-com/release/11041106-e.html

Press Release (Apr 11,2011)
Detection of Radioactive Materials form Seawater near Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (19th release)

...

On April 10th, 2011, we conducted sampling surveys to evaluate the
spread of radioactive materials which were detected at Fukushima Daiichi
Nuclear Power Station. Since the radioactive materials were detected as
shown in the appendix, we informed NISA and the government of Fukushima
Prefecture of the results.

We planned to take samples at six points at 15 km offshore yesterday.
However, we canceled it due to the bad weather as we did on April 8th and
9th.. We will implement the sampling survey today and inform the result
tomorrow.

We will continuously conduct the same sampling surveys.


attachment1: The result of the nuclide analysis of the seawater
http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp...s/110411e6.pdf (PDF 15.8KB)
attachment2: Radioactivity Density of Seawater(PDF 15.7KB) http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp...s/110411e7.pdf
attachment3: Radioactivity Density of Seawater at North of 1F 5 - 6
Discharge Channel(PDF 18.4KB)

http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp-com/release/betu11_e/images/110411e8.pdf

http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp-com/release/11041107-e.html

[morningperson]

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http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/12_05.html

Japan to raise Fukushima crisis level to worst

The Japanese government's nuclear safety agency has decided to raise the crisis level of the Fukushima Daiichi power plant accident from 5 to 7, the worst on the international scale.

The Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency made the decision on Monday. It says the damaged facilities have been releasing a massive amount of radioactive substances, which are posing a threat to human health and the environment over a wide area.

[Ronan Kelly]

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Foxnews just reported a fire at Unit 4.

[Ronan Kelly]

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Reactor on fire, another quake hits Japan
Posted 11 minutes ago


Crews are said to be fighting a fire at Fukushima's No. 4 reactor (AFP/Jiji Press)
A fresh fire has reportedly broken out at Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant after a strong aftershock hit eastern Japan this morning.

The Reuters news agency quoted the plant's operators as saying crews were fighting a fire at Fukushima's No. 4 reactor.

...

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/12/3188819.htm?section=world

Unconfirmed reports that the fire was in the battery storage building, did not affect the reactors and is already out.

[Emily]

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http://e.nikkei.com/e/fr/tnks/Nni20110411D11NY121.htm

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Japan May Raise Nuke Accident Severity Level To Highest 7 From 5

TOKYO (Kyodo)--The Nuclear Safety Commission of Japan released a preliminary calculation Monday saying that the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant had been releasing up to 10,000 terabecquerels of radioactive materials per hour at some point after a massive quake and tsunami hit northeastern Japan on March 11....

I wonder if that was related to the peak seen in western WA state shown on the graph here?

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/htm...nitors06m.html

"Isotope levels spiked on March 20, when iodine-131 activity measured about 4.5 millibecquerels, or 0.12 picocuries, per cubic meter of air. The biggest peak appears to correspond with the initial hydrogen explosions at the Japanese reactors, Miller said. Subsequent explosions generated a much smaller peak that reached Seattle about nine days later. Since then, levels have diminished to the point that they will be undetectable in a day or so, Miller predicts."

[Ronan Kelly]

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Tweet from
HirokoTabuchi Tokyo-based biz, econ & tech reporter for The New York Times.

TEPCO says it just put out fire at battery storage bldg near Fukushima Daiichi reactors 1-4. No effect to reactors, water cooling continues.

http://twitter.com/HirokoTabuchi

Tue Apr 12, 2011 12:48am BST

April 12 (Reuters) - A fire broke out at Japan's crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, operator Tokyo Electric and Power (TEPCO) said on Tuesday, although flames and smoke were no longer visible.

...

http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/04/11/idUKL3E7FB1YD20110411

[makoto]

Re: Japan - Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Crisis - Units 1 - 6 Reports, News, Graphics - March 17 +

Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station(F1) live cam
05:00 AM to 19:00 PM(up date frequency 1time/h)

4/12 08:00 AM


TEPCO receives total $24 bil. emergency loans

Tokyo Electric Power Company has received a combined 2 trillion yen, or nearly 24 billion dollars, in emergency loans from major banks.....

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 01:26 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/12_01.html

Japan to raise Fukushima crisis level to worst

The Japanese government's nuclear safety agency has decided to raise the crisis level of the Fukushima Daiichi power plant accident from 5 to 7, the worst on the international scale.....

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 05:47 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/12_05.html

Radiation levels in parts of Fukushima over limit

The Japanese government says the radiation accumulated over a 25-day period at some locations in Fukushima Prefecture has exceeded the permissible level set for a full year....

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 08:52 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/12_07.html

TEPCO issues apology

Tokyo Electric Power Company, or TEPCO, says it is taking the Nuclear Safety Agency's decision seriously and is deeply sorry for causing trouble and concern.....

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 12:56 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/12_21.html

Nuclear accident level raised to maximum

Japan's nuclear safety agency has raised the crisis level at the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant to 7, from the current 5......

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 13:09 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/12_19.html

TEPCO to resume removing contaminated water

The operator of the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant expects to resume the removal of highly radioactive water as early as Tuesday, after a one-day delay due to a strong aftershock.....

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 13:12 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/12_18.html

Much of radiation leaked on Mar.15,16

Japan's Nuclear Safety Commission says that abnormalities in a reactor suppression pool were to blame for the release of large amounts of radioactive substances at the Fukushima nuclear power plant.....

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 14:39 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/12_23.html

Fukushima radiation measurement program

The Fukushima prefectural government has begun a program to measure radiation levels at more than 2700 locations across the region....

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 15:11 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/12_24.html

Japan puts priority on public health

Japan's top government spokesman says he feels very sorry for troubling the Japanese people and international community due to the unfortunate accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.....

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 15:11 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/12_25.html

Volleyball World League matches in Japan cancelled

The International Volleyball Federation has canceled matches in Japan due to concerns over radiation leaking from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.....

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 16:45 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/12_28.html

Rally in US demands nuclear plant shutdown

People living near a nuclear power plant in the eastern United States have held a rally demanding that the plant be shut down....

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 17:02 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/12_26.html

Overseas media make quick report on raising level

Overseas media were quick to report on Japan's raising of the severity of a nuclear accident at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi power plant to the worst level on an internationally recognized scale.....

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 18:36 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/12_34.html

Govt to do utmost to control Fukushima

Japan's industry minister says the government will do all it can to quickly put the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant under control.....

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 18:36 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/12_29.html

Japan, S.Korea discuss radiation safety

South Korea has expressed deep concern about Japan raising the severity of its nuclear disaster to the highest level on Tuesday.....

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 18:36 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/12_30.html

Aftershocks interrupt work at Fukushima plant

Work to put the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant under control has been repeatedly interrupted by a series of earthquakes since Monday.....

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 19:04 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/12_31.html

IAEA calmly reacts to Fukushima plant's level 7

The International Atomic Energy Agency says it has been notified by Japan that it raised the crisis level at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant to 7 -- the highest on an international scale.....

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 20:15 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/12_36.html

TEPCO president apologizes for level-7 crisis

The president of the operator of the quake-damaged Fukushima Daiichi power plant says he is taking the decision by the government's nuclear safety agency seriously.....

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 20:15 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/12_32.html

Russian TV: Fukushima accident difficult to defuse

Russia's state-run television has suggested that it will be difficult for workers to defuse the crisis at the quake-damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.....

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 20:26 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/12_35.html

China wants accurate information on radiation

China has urged Japan to provide information accurately and swiftly regarding radioactive contamination caused by the accident at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.....

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 20:26 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/12_33.html

Kawamata residents briefed on planned evacuation

Officials of a town in Fukushima Prefecture have explained to residents an evacuation plan amid increasing risks of radiation released by the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.....

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 20:51 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/12_40.html

Removal of radioactive water begins

The operator of the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has begun work to remove highly radioactive water after a one-day delay due to a series of earthquakes since Monday.....

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 21:39 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/12_42.html
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Shipment ban worries shiitake farmers

Farmers in Fukushima Prefecture have expressed concern at the prefectural government's recent request to growers of shiitake mushrooms in some municipalities to voluntarily stop shipping shiitake grown outdoors after radioactive substances exceeding government limits were detected.....

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T110411005366.htm

U.S. 'frustrated' over Japan's lack of N-info

One month has passed since the magnitude-9.0 Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11 triggered a massive tsunami that devastated coastal parts of Tohoku and Kanto. The Yomiuri Shimbun will examine the ensuing crisis at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant, pinpoint what occurred and analyze how the government, TEPCO and other parties involved should have responded to the series of accidents at the plant that have been an international issue. This is the first installment in a series.....

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T110411004893.htm

TEPCO tardy on N-plant emergency

Prime Minister Naoto Kan's blood must have run cold around 10 p.m. on March 11, the day of the Great East Japan Earthquake, when he received the first report on the terrible situation at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant...

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T110411004567.htm

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Radiation evacuation zone to be extended beyond 20 km

The government said Monday it will issue new evacuation orders for areas with high levels of accumulated radiation that lie beyond the 20-kilometer radius of the stricken Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant, despite complaints from two local mayors. ....

http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201104110139.html

Heroes and realists found among the brave "Fukushima 700"

Although lionized as the "Fukushima 50" by the foreign media, there are in fact about 700 workers engaged in the daily struggle with the "invisible enemy" at the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant. ....

http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201104110137.html

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Mainichi jp(Kyodo,AP)

Japan's preparedness saved lives in March disaster: U.N. official

GENEVA (Kyodo) -- Strong building codes, constant drills among the population and an effective warning system saved lives when the massive earthquake and tsunami hit Japan on March 11, a United Nations official said Monday.....

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...dm001000c.html

Gov't forms panel on compensation for nuke accident sufferers

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The government on Monday established a panel to study how to compensate residents, farmers, fishery workers and other people for damage inflicted by the crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.....

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...dm005000c.html

Japan's nuclear refugees confused by policy shifts

IITATE, Japan (AP) -- After nearly two weeks of uncertainty, the recommendation finally came on Monday: Evacuate....

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...dm007000c.html

Situation in Fukushima nuke plant improving every day: U.S. commander

NEW YORK (Kyodo) -- Adm. Robert Willard, commander of the U.S. Pacific Command, said Monday he views the situation at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant in disaster-hit northeast Japan as improving day by day.....

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...dm009000c.html

US: Japan nuke crisis 'static' but not yet stable

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The top U.S. nuclear regulator said Monday he will not change a recommendation that U.S. citizens stay at least 50 miles (80 kilometers) away from Japan's crippled nuclear power plant, even as he declared that the crisis in that country remains "static."....

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...dm010000c.html

Japan expands evacuation areas around crippled nuclear plant

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan on Monday expanded evacuation areas around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, which was crippled by the killer earthquake and tsunami a month ago, due to high amounts of cumulative radioactive materials beyond the evacuation zone of a 20-kilometer radius from the plant.....

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...dm012000c.html

Water injection to troubled reactors temporarily stops in Mon. quake

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The injection of coolant water into three troubled nuclear reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant was stopped for about 50 minutes after the area was hit by a strong earthquake Monday evening, serving as the latest setback in efforts to contain the nuclear crisis that has continued for one month.....

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...dm013000c.html

Japan ups nuke crisis severity to match Chernobyl

TOKYO (AP) -- Japan's nuclear regulators raised the severity level of the crisis at a stricken nuclear plant Tuesday to rank it on par with the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, citing the amount of radiation released in the accident........

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...dm014000c.html

Kan's adviser Hosono may become minister in charge of nuclear crisis

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Goshi Hosono, a special adviser to Prime Minister Naoto Kan, may become state minister in charge of addressing the continuing crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, a senior opposition lawmaker said Tuesday.....

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...dm039000c.html

Radiation leakage may eventually exceed that of Chernobyl: TEPCO

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The operator of the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant said Tuesday that it is concerned that radiation leakage at the plant could eventually exceed that of the 1986 Chernobyl catastrophe.....

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...dm040000c.html

Evacuation order expanded around crippled nuke plant

The Japanese government, struggling to bring the crisis at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant under control, expanded the evacuation areas around the troubled facility on April 11....

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...na002000c.html

New evacuation order may force Fukushima farmer to abandon beloved cows

IITATE, Fukushima -- For one farmer here, the newly expanded evacuation zone around the crippled nuclear power plant nearby may mean doing the unthinkable: abandoning his cows....

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...na007000c.html

Cattle farmer stressed over plight of cows in radiation-hit Fukushima

NAMIE, Fukushima -- A cattle farmer here is suffering from tremendous stress amid mounting concerns over the impact of radiation leaks from the quake- and tsunami-hit Fukushima No.1 Nuclear Power Plant on the local livestock business....

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...na009000c.html

Kyushu Electric shelves plan to build 3rd nuke reactor in Kagoshima

FUKUOKA (Kyodo) -- Kyushu Electric Power Co. has frozen procedures to build a third reactor at its nuclear power plant in Kagoshima Prefecture in light of the country's quake-triggered nuclear disaster, a company official said Tuesday.....

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...dm093000c.html

fire at sampling equipment(photo 06：40 AM)
jiji com

[Emily]

Re: Japan - Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Crisis - Units 1 - 6 Reports, News, Graphics - March 17 +

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...?section=world
Nuke plant on fire after quake hits Japan

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stori...122226/1/.html
Strong earthquake rocks Tokyo
Posted: 12 April 2011 0723 hrs

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Japan - Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Crisis - Units 1 - 6 Reports, News, Graphics - March 17 +

Press Release (Apr 12,2011)
Fire at the sampling equipment at the water discharge channel, Units 1-4, Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (2nd release)


At approximately 6:38 AM, April 12th, fire has been found at the
distribution switchboard containing batteries located in the sampling
equipment switchbox situated close to the south water discharge channel
for Units 1-4. The self defense fire fighting team conducted the fire
fighting at an early stage. At the same time, at approximately 6:45 AM,
we reported to the Futaba fire authorities.
As a result of the fire fighting, it is confirmed that the fire has been
under control without fire or smoke.

There is no impact on the external release of radioactive substances or on
the cooling capability of the reactor from this incident. There has been
no change on the monitoring figures of the surrounding environment.
We will continue monitoring the status of the plant and the surrounding
environment around the Power Station. We will investigate the cause in
detail.
(Previously announced)

The Futaba fire authorities confirmed fire extinguishment on site survey
at 9:12 AM, April 12th. We will investigate the cause in detail.

http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp-com/release/11041202-e.html

[makoto]

Re: Japan - Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Crisis - Units 1 - 6 Reports, News, Graphics - March 17 +

waterstop for intake of Unit2 and collecting water from the spent fuel pool at Unit4
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TEPCO at Fukushima office apologizes
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photos from sankei news

Natural radiation in Japan
of course, Hiroshima!
The Geological Society of Japan (JGS)http://www.geosociety.jp/hazard/content0058.html#map

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Japan - Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Crisis - Units 1 - 6 Reports, News, Graphics - March 17 +

Press Release (Apr 12,2011)
The results of nuclide analyses of radioactive materials in the air at the site of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (18th release)

...

On April 11th 2011, we conducted nuclide analysis of radioactive materials
contained in the air which were collected at the site of Fukushima Daiichi
Nuclear Power Station on the same day. As a result, radioactive materials
were detected as described in the exhibit. Accordingly, we have reported
the result of analysis to Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency and
Fukushima Prefecture.

We are planning to conduct these surveys continuously.


Appendix: The result of the nuclide analysis of radioactive materials in
the air at the site of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp...s/110412e2.pdf (PDF 10.7KB)
Appendix: Fukushima Daiichi: the result of the dust nuclide analysis
http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp...s/110412e3.pdf (PDF 12.6KB)
Appendix: Fukushima Daini: the result of the dust nuclide analysis
http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp...s/110412e4.pdf (PDF 13.4KB)

http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp-com/release/11041208-e.html

Press Release (Apr 12,2011)
Out flow of fluid containing radioactive materials to the ocean from areas near intake canal of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station Unit 2 (continued report 8)

...

We have been conducting sampling of seawater in front of the bar
screen near the pit. In regard to the sample collected yesterday
(April 11th), as a result of conducting nuclide analysis, radioactive
materials were detected as described in the exhibit. Accordingly, we
have reported the result of analysis to Nuclear and Industrial Safety
Agency and Fukushima Prefecture.

Regarding the results on three nuclides (iodine 131, cesium 134,
cesium 137), we would like to assume those as definite result,
however, as for other nuclides, we will revaluate in accordance with
the preventive measures formulated after being given warning from
Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency on April 1st.

* pit: a shaft made of concrete


Appendix: The result of nuclide analysis of the seawater at the front of
shallow draft quay and the screens of Unit 2 and 4 of the
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (PDF 15.2KB)

http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp-com/release/betu11_e/images/110412e5.pdf

Appendix: Radioactivity density of seawater near the quay of Fukushima
Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (PDF 10.4KB)

http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp-com/release/betu11_e/images/110412e6.pdf

http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp-com/release/11041209-e.html

Press Release (Apr 12,2011)
Detection of Radioactive Materials from Seawater near Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (20th release)

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On April 11th, 2011, we conducted sampling surveys to evaluate the spread
of radioactive materials which were detected at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear
Power Station. Since the radioactive materials were detected as shown in
the appendix, we informed NISA and the government of Fukushima Prefecture
of the results.

We implemented seawater sampling surveys at 11 different points of 6
locations 15 km off the coast of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
yesterday. We have also informed NISA of the evaluation results of the
surveys.

We will continuously conduct the same sampling surveys.


attachment1: The result of the nuclide analysis of the seawater
http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp...s/110412e7.pdf (PDF 15.4KB)
attachment2: Radioactivity Density of Seawater http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp...s/110412e8.pdf (PDF 10.6KB)
attachment3: Radioactivity Density of Seawater at North of 1F 5 - 6
Discharge Channel http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp...s/110412e9.pdf (PDF 32.0KB)

http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp-com/release/11041210-e.html

Press Release (Apr 12,2011)
Rating of the trouble at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station due to Tohoko-Chihou-Taiheiyou-Oki Earthquake on INES (International Nuclear Event Scale)


We sincerely recognize that the trouble at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power
Station due to Tohoko-Chihou-Taiheiyou-Oki Earthquake has been
provisionally rated at level 7 on INES (International Nuclear Event Scale).

We deeply apologize for the public's distress and inconvenience at the
surrounding areas of the power station, Fukushima Prefecture, and broader
society.

In order to resolve the situation as soon as possible, we will proceed to
cool the reactors and to prevent the diffusion of radioactive materials.
In addition, we are considering various countermeasures and their
processes. Cooperatively working with the national and local governments,
we will concentrate all our resources to resolve this difficult situation.

Masataka Shimizu
President
The Tokyo Electric Power Company, Incorporated.

http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp-com/release/11041212-e.html