Published: December 24th, 2011 at 5:20 pm ET
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AEC chairman warned people within 170 km of Fukushima plant might need to relocate, Mainichi, Dec. 24, 2011 [Emphassis Added]:
Japan Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) Chairman Shunsuke Kondo
- Head of the government’s nuclear energy panel
- Warned in March
- All residents in areas within a 170-kilometer radius of the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant might need to be relocated in a worst-case scenario
- Made the warning in a report numbering about 20 pages
- Compiled on March 25
- Submitted it to then Prime Minister Naoto Kan
- Kondo admitted having compiled the report
‘Actual’ Scenario
At the time, the plant had lost its reactor core cooling functions due to the loss of all external power, hydrogen explosions had ripped through the plant’s No. 1, 3 and 4 reactor buildings, and radioactive substances were leaking from the No. 2 reactor due to a meltdown. [...]
‘Worst-case’ Scenario (See below)
- Another hydrogen explosion could occur in the No. 1, 2 or 3 reactor buildings, raising radiation levels
- Continuing aftershocks would prevent workers from cooling down the reactors for an extended period
- All fuel in a pool for spent nuclear fuel in the No. 4 reactor building pool would melt
Contamination Levels
Kondo estimated the level of radioactive cesium per square meter of soil in areas within a 170-kilometer radius of the plant would surpass 1.48 million becquerels — as high as that around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant shortly after the crisis there broke out.
Tokyo and Beyond
[H]e estimated areas within 250 kilometers from the plant, including Tokyo and Yokohama, would be contaminated with radioactive substances to a degree that residents would have to be evacuated at least temporarily.
Prime Minister
In an interview with the Mainichi in September, Kan said, “All residents would have to be evacuated in areas 100, 200 or even 300 kilometers from the plant if the leak of radioactive substances can’t be stopped.” He apparently made the remark with Kondo’s worst-case scenario in mind.
Though there were no additional hydrogen explosions, three reactors did have meltdowns, melt-outs and possible melt-throughs — as well as possible nuclear explosion at Reactor No. 3.
The main claim of those who argue the worst case did not occur would likely be the lack of melted fuel in Spent Fuel Pool No. 4… though a recent international study appears to indicate damage to the pool’s fuel did occur:
Top scientists refute Japan gov't: "Copious quantities" of radioactivity leaked from Spent Fuel Pool No. 4 -- A "significant part" of overall cesium release
Published: December 24th, 2011 at 5:20 pm ET
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Many Knew Within One Week Tokyo Faced Inevitable Evacuation.
I knew This Was A Battle For Japan The Very First Day.
Let Us Do What We Can To Help Japan Remain A Proud And Vibrant Nation State.
Look At How Many Beautiful Things Japan Has Given Us…
Moshi’ Moshi’ … ! (^_ ^):’
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I AGREE TOTALLY. I love Japan and it’s people…
But what can we do except send our best wishes.
GOOD LUCK JAPAN! That’s all I can offer…sorry.
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[ This Message Carries A Greater Personal Tone, And Is Not Itended As Informative Public Broadcast. It is for your heart instead =]
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There is no Sorry – That is not the spirit of “Hadou” -
Please don’t be sorry, or sad…
Try to have good feelings, and joyful memories – something that is a favorite place in your heart – That is what good people in Japan would want you to have – Having that, instead of a sorry.
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Actually, you do plenty Whoopie. Your tireless efforts battling nuke shills and trolls on HP is helping to awaken people to the danger of nukes, and will ripple outwards to help the people of Japan come to the realization that they need to shut their nuclear reactors down if they are to have a future.
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NukAlert
It takes a while for it to sink in, doesn’t it.
That is… with time comes wisdom, if one seeks the truth.
A sobering observance form someone in the U.S.A.
A letter written with a heavy heart and sadness for humankind, but especially for the children.
http://www.stevequayle.com/News.alert/11_Global/111222.Hello.Steve.html
Nuclear Christmas Is Now
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Steve Quayle Helped My Mom After Big Sister Committed Suicide…
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That is so cool GuanShiYin. God bless Steve.
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He Is a good man and we need more like him.
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Sorry folks. II think it’s getting to be too late.
Tokyo needed to be evacuated several months ago. The problem is there is too much radiation now, and too many folks it Tokyo. It would not save people now to evacuate, and would merely spread the radiation further.
And, the money is all gone.
Now, what happens, happens.
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Even Japan’s Publications are attmitting as much: http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/news/20111224p2a00m0na011000c.html
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James, please avoid the melodramatic. Additional radiation exposure results in additional risk, the internal emitters people have absorbed are “theirs” to be released when they are cremated. Surface particles are washable.
Leaving now is still beneficial, taking actions now is still beneficial. Stopping all Nuke plant now is still beneficial.
We haven’t lost this War on Death yet, in fact we are gaining momentum on a daily basis.
Truth and justice, elimination of all the old plants, in the next 3 years
No new permits issued, AND I do mean anywhere in the world.
Strategic shutdown of all later model plants by 2017
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I understand that stock…and I understand James.
Japan is “a loss”. The sooner we admit it, the sooner…
Oh hell…i dont even know what to say.
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This Person Has Always Been A Lonely Lover Of Japan…
Japan Is The Best Home For This Persons Heart.
Japan Is A loss.
Beautiful Bird, The Only Kind We Capture And Cage.
- Let’s Honor Japan By Not Letting The Rest Of This Planet Become Uninhabitable.
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Beautiful Island Archipelago Nihon Koku …
Where have you gone now? The Night Is Dark And Cold – Dost Thou Call From Hidden Places? Tarry Not A Heavy Heart – When You Think The Wind Calls Your Name . . .
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I love everything you post GuanShiYin…but I’m at a loss at H0W to answer you. Sorry…maybe i’m just tired. Tomorrow is another day. Good night all.
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Sorry stock’, but you must face fact; Japan is history. And this is just the beginning, unfortunately. All the positive thoughts are ust that, thoughts.
GAME OVER
Perhaps for all of us.
Merry Christmas
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@stock you are correct, it is not too late.
Especially for the children.
Please get the children of Japan out.
Honshu may be a wasteland in the making,
But to not save the children is a crime that can still be prevented.
Tic tock tic tock…
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Sorry, wasn’t trying to be melodramatic.
It’s just my opinion that if they didn’t do it before, it’s not going to happen now.
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It is not too late to evacuate, since Radiation Detoxification can be tried, and according to some Chernobyl related studies, seems to help.
And look at Mochizuki from fukushima-diary.com : he says his symptoms have disappeared since he left Japan.
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Thank you – ALL.
- The Unfolding Flower Of Life, Infinite Expression, Unlimited Compassion. Each Choice – Held To Equal Value.
- All Of Our Choices, Collectively – Determine Reality.’
Our Choices Could Make Fukushima Positive Turning Point – Hidden Blessing.
This Choice Has Been Squandered By Japan Since 3/11
Uninformed And Admittedly Ignorant Japanese Citizens Coupled With Corrupt Corporate Nation State Magnified By Off Shore Banking Control Makes This Situation Highest Priority Difficulty.
There Is Not Darkness – Where Light May Not Shine
We All Must Act With Limitless Compassion , Wisdom And Virtue Flawlessly Executing Progress With Positive Intentions.
It Will Never Be Too Late – Some Good People Will Never Stop Fighting.
Fight With Us – To Save History From Calamity.
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“We All Must Act With Limitless Compassion, Wisdom And Virtue Flawlessly Executing Progress With Positive Intentions.”
I suggest it will take a broader understanding of compassion than is common when dealing with those of negative intentions – flawlessly executing their removal from power may strain our notions of virtue, however it IS a compassionate act to stop those of wrong intent from acting, if done with right intent, mindfully, without ego desires.
“They” won’t give up easily. “Justice” is often portrayed in statuary and images as blind. Interesting, in that notions of Justice often hide wrongful Laws. Justice must be wide-eyed, awake and mindfully compassionate, not falsely “objective”, and use the weighscales of innate human morality, not contrived objectification.
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WANT A GOOD FIGHT ON CHRISTMAS EVE?
IT’S HAPPENING RIGHT HERE:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/16/japan-nuclear-crisis-cold-shutdown_n_1152889.html
I’M OFF TO BED…BACK TOMORROW.
Have not STOPPED 1 DAY SINCE 3/11.
I SHANT STOP NOW!
LOVE YOU JAPAN!
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Just gave Atoms one of these….
http://madmumblings.com/photopost/data/500/Troll-B-Gone.jpg
NIGHT ALL
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Goodnight Whoops,…you rest. You’ve earned it! And more.
Wish I could take the baton and run the race for awhile,…but the emotional ‘heavy lifting’ is still out of my reach. But not for long Snakeface!
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MY ETERNAL LOVE TO YOU JILL
You are the STRONG ONE in these times…not me.
HUGS! See you tomorrow…right?
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WOW! LOOK AT A POEM GOOGLE JUST BROUGHT ME!!
THIS GIVE US THE STRENGTH TO GO ON!
(sweet dreams)
THE SPRING WILL COME
Satan, you are going too far.
Mysterious death of thousands of children
Those whom radiation killed
Will not their ghosts ask you
And what you won’t answer
Is the only thing they will ask
What you do is the only thing
You should not do
Super Powers’ threat I hear
And they hear me
I know what they are doing
They are conspiring
They are inventing false god-
Nuclear bomb piled on nuclear bomb
Why not come to the point
Nonviolence must act decisively
Social, economic boycott
Marching, picketing, blockade of nuclear plants
Will convert the opponent
And Gandhis could be trusted
The spring will come
I am certain
To disintegrate ruler’s power
Follow Gandhi
I don’t want another Hiroshima
So I keep nonviolent coercion alive
To keep the Earth alive
To keep Earth’s Poetry alive
http://www.booksie.com/poetry/poetry/peace_poet/antinuclear-poems
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Their chief medical officer will just have to start leading the radiated population in 24 hour a day smile fests, in order to protect them from all negative effects of radiation.
I am also curious to see how many tourists they can convince to come to Japan and specifically to Fukushima province?
On 22 December 2011 the Japanese government came with new limits for radioactive cesium in food. The new norms would be enforced in April 2012.[248]
food new norm old limit
rice, meat, vegetables, fish 100 Bq/kg 500 Bq/kg
milk, milk-powder, infant-food 50Bq/kg 200Bq/kg
drinking water 10 Bq/l 200Bq/l
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiation_effects_from_Fukushima_Daiichi_nuclear_disaster
Any predictions on how they are going to enforce this, or if they are even going to try?
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Sad state of affairs People need to get out But won’t leave cause it is home.Japan has to make a new Tokyo
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You hit the nail on the head… People are attached to their homes until there is no food or shelter. The vast majority will eat contaminated food and water even if it kills them.
Look to the ancient ancestors of the Pueblos. They lived in the the Four Corners area of Southwestern United States for many centuries. It took 300 years for their evacuation. I expect no less for the Japanese with their 6 millennia in situ.
Don’t castigate their reluctance. It is human nature to remain even in the face of great danger. The millions who stay will have many descendants survive as a mutant race. Great sorrow and great sacrifice. I wish them great mental strength for their present and future battles with this invisible demon.
SP
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Any egg-nogg left this morning ?
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You mean cesium-nogg?
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Good morning. Nice to see you posting StillJill. How are you feeling today? I keep feeling sorry for myself…then I think of the poor people in Japan. My aches and pains are mine and mine alone, no I don’t want to share. Unlike the officials in Japan which as a requirement force exposure on their most vulnerable, women and children. Keep up the good work here SJ, you are being watched.
Let us be kind, one to another, for we are each of us together in our pain!
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