Was Fukushima Unit 3 a Nuclear Explosion?

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The discussion centers on the theory that the explosion at Fukushima Daiichi Unit 3 was a nuclear explosion, specifically a prompt criticality event, occurring between March 13-15, 2011. Experts, including Chris Busby and Dr. Hiroaki Koide from Kyoto University, support this theory by referencing isotopic data, particularly the significant presence of Iodine-135. The isotopic ratios presented, including Tc-99m, Te-132, and I-131, suggest a nuclear reaction, challenging the conventional understanding of the explosion's cause.

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Hello folks!

You may have heard the theory put forth that the explosion at Fukushima Daiichi Unit 3 involved a nuclear reaction, or prompt criticality. There are at least three experts who appear to be supporting this theory. On being Chris Busby, who http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz4I5rb3_BM#t=1m01s" that available isotopic-ratio data confirms this theory.

This informative comment about the isotopic data was made to another forum:

It now appears very likely that there was a prompt criticality or nuclear explosion at Fukushima in the period March 13-15. Using the Takasaki CTBTO data at http://www.cpdnp.jp/pdf/110513Takasaki_report_May10.pdf"

The isotopic data might be sourced to analysis of published data conducted by Dr. Hiroaki Koide of Kyoto University, cited in the first link in that quote above, which states:

Mr. Hiroaki Koide from Kyoto University has http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfMsauUspfI". He said that the huge amount of Iodine 135 supports the speculation of nuclear explosion at the #3 reactor on March 14.

The case for why the available isotopic-data support the nuclear theory was summarized by the person who posted the first quote above in this way:

Mar 16-17 readings:
A. Tc-99m 130,378
B. Te-132 25,177
C. I-132 35,700
D. I-131 55,607
E. Ba-140 542
F. La-140 1,521
A > B+C > D > E+F = nuke

I'd be interested to know what folks here think about this. Not just the nuclear-blast theory per se but the claim that there currently are isotopic data supporting it. Details about the ratio of xenon isotopes necessary to confirm a nuclear reaction are cited http://www.springerlink.com/content/d71710g0012116x4/". Thanks for any insights that might be given. :smile:
 
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