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Mar 29 2011

The March 2011 Nuclear Situation in Japan

March 2011: Natural and Man-Made Disasters Strike and Cripple Japan

Fukushima Nuclear Reactor Core 2. Photo by Derek Visser. As if the sheer devastation caused by the March 11, 2011 earthquake and following tsunami weren’t enough, the country of Japan is now facing the potential of nuclear disaster. The Fukushima nuclear power plant built with Japan’s geographic location in mind was built to stand up to an earthquake of major magnitudes, quakes that hit the world at a rate of eighteen per year. The estimation of a 7.9 magnitude quake being the largest to hit the Fukushima nuclear power plant did not; however, take in to account the 33 foot tsunami that was to follow the 9.0 magnitude quake hit on March 11th, 2011. While the plant itself withstood a record breaking 9.0 magnitude quake the coolant pumps designed to keep the nuclear plant were unable to withstand the enormous waves generated by the quake and upon their failing the core temperature of the plant began to rise.... read more »

Mar 28 2011

The March 2011 Earthquake in Japan

Honshu Japan is Rocked by a 9.0 Earthquake on March 11th, 2011

Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Damage On March 11th, 2011 the East Coast of Honshu Japan was rocked by an earthquake that measured in at a magnitude of 9.0. This Earth shattering quake was just the beginning of things to come for Japan as a series of tragic events would soon begin to unfold as a result of the initial quake. As Japanese citizens struggled to overcome the damage that the incredible quake caused there was little time for rescue efforts to unfold as a tsunami, spawned by the giant earthquake rolled across the shorelines bringing with it waves of immense proportions. As the tsunami swallowed up the East Coast of Japan, leaving in its wake nothing but death and destruction, those who were fortunate enough to make it out alive held on for dear life as Japan launched rescue efforts. The overall devastation caused by the combination of the record breaking quake and the following tsunami would be enough to cause any number of people to turn tail and run; however, the Japanese have done no such thing and they continue to diligently work towards saving their country from any further devastation.... read more »