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    A practical question from a resident in Tokyo

    Many thanks. Could anyone comment on the implications/consequences that Plutonium has now been discovered in the top soil near the plant? Thanks
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    Japan Earthquake: Nuclear Plants at Fukushima Daiichi

    Could someone comment on the existence of Plutonium that has now been confirmed in the soil - does this make the current radius around the plant likely to change? What is the possibility of Plutonium spreading through the air and water to destinations further out of the zone (80km US has...
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    Japan Earthquake: Nuclear Plants at Fukushima Daiichi

    Thanks for that! All the best on your health Sir! I imagine though that external and internal (ingested) radiation is a little different - so I`m avoiding drinking water for the moment...cheers (good reason to drink beer!)
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    Japan Earthquake: Nuclear Plants at Fukushima Daiichi

    I've heard the mention of Cs-137, but there is normally Cs-134. I'm not sure why it is not included. I have also heard that some radioiodine is in the water. Children should not drink water with radionuclides present. Thanks for the views. There is both Cesium 134 and 137 in water. 0.92...
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    Japan Earthquake: Nuclear Plants at Fukushima Daiichi

    Apologies - I meant 0.30 micro sieverts per hour. That is the current level of radiation in Tokyo at the upper level of private measurers. The officlai levels seem around half that. The following is micrograys per hour over the past few weeks...
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    Japan Earthquake: Nuclear Plants at Fukushima Daiichi

    I just joined the forum, and tried to post a new thread but cannot find it. Apologies if it`s becuase I`m new, but I had a few quations about practically living in Tokyo. Any views would be appreciated. 1. Is the level of 0.30 micro-sieverts for a long period of time dangerous? 2. Iodine...
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    A practical question from a resident in Tokyo

    I discovered your site yesterday, and have been fortunate to find such fine quality and detailed information on the Japan situation. Forgive me if I missed this already, but I have a few questions on actually living in Tokyo - I would much appreciate any responses: 1. The radiation level...
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