Recent content by ThomS

Hi Gary, The link is not broken. That is a link to a Television news channel website and accompanying story. Unfortunately, it is common practice here in Japan that these links last about one news cycle (24 hours) before they are removed and new content is put online in its place. In this...

How do you know that? Source? Many thanks.

First, you need to request permission from the police to protest. See how that goes first. If you show up even with Japanese friends, the police will be called and they will make strong inquiries on the spot and more than likely dissuade from you protesting further. If they let you stay, you...

Not surprising really. TBS is a television/news channel here in Japan. Most TV station news websites change frequently, meaning that the news they post today will more than likely be removed so that other "new" news can be put on their site. Poster Jim Lagerfeld (I think) also commented...

The pressure vessel of reactor 3 was is measuring 181 degrees Celsius at 5:00 am (JST). Here is the link as reported by TBS News (Japanese): http://news.tbs.co.jp/newseye/tbs_newseye4745702.html

http://ex-skf.blogspot.com/2011/06/radiation-in-tokyo-as-measured-by.html http://www.jcptogidan.gr.jp/html/menu5/2011/20110525195904.html Simply wow! Regardless of the source or if the JCP has other political motivation, this data is worrisome.

Cooling system pumps stop at Fukushima plant's No. 5 unit Headline from the news this morning in Japan. Local TV news is reporting that a cooling pump shut down. Temperature has risen to 87-88 C. TEPCO said that they are trying to switch to a different system. At what temp should we be...

Earthquakes are everyday here - definitely. Generally speaking, people "feel" safer here if there is a small shaker regularly. Specifically, once or twice every 1-2 weeks and strong enough to gently sway one's chair (say Shindo 2 or little 3). In general, when we haven't had an earthquake...

I appreciate it. But this really does not answer my question. Let me explain if I can. I see the note, but it doesn't *mean* anything to me. I see the numbers jumping around some over the last five days. So, does this mean that these high reading is incorrect or regarded as dubious at best...

http://enenews.com/japan-switches-measurements-reactor-no-1-drywell-not-suppression-chamber-now-at-192-sieverts-per-hour I can't find the original source for this. Can someone point me to it? Also, (apologies for all the questions), assuming this is correct, why the big jump? Why measure...

http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110526a1.html Has this been discussed? Apologies if it has.

http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp-com/release/11052508-e.html This is in regards to detection of radioactive materials, specifically Pu-238, 239, and 240. What does this tell us? The report states that TEPCO tested up to 500m from the reactors, but should they be testing further away. I...

I have been watching the Live cam some this morning here and noticed that there is some smoke or steam coming from Plant 2. Not much, but still... Edit: First noticed (saw) at 09:29am Local time. Now at 10:38 am, it is sporadic with occasional small plumes.

Many thanks for to the people in the forum (Astronuc: thank you for personally answering my questions!). I have been following this forum for its' grounded scientific approach and analysis. It has helped a great deal in my decision making for my family who live in Tokyo and nearer to...

I apologize if this has been posted in another form. TEPCO has posted this provisional data regarding Reactor 1. http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp-com/release/betu11_e/images/110515e10.pdf