Japan - 8.9-mag earthquake

[Fear Zoa]

I almost forgot....I hope all the people that work for Nintendo are okay

 

[CarbonX13]

Fukushima No 1 nuclear power reactor in Onahama: the plant's operator Tepco says that radioactive substances "could have already been released" from the damaged reactor, while Japan's prime minister Naoto Kan is saying that residents within 10km of the plant must leave the area.

nukes plants are one of them most safe structures there is the quakes must have been super big for it to damage it

Well, considering that this was the 7th largest earthquake in recorded history... I wouldn't be surprised if there was damage done.

 

[haddad]

This is terrible, hope everybody is ok

 

[abel009]

California is next Dx

 

[Eckin]

http://www.businessinsider.com/fukushima-n...ar-plant-2011-3

Things aren't looking good at this plant, check those updates

 

[Wizerzak]

http://www.businessinsider.com/fukushima-n...ar-plant-2011-3

Things aren't looking good at this plant, check those updates

wow they're coming in fast, first 200 ppl now 20,000 ppl being evacuated, this isn't going to turn out good. anyone know how far the radiation will spread in worst case scenario?

 

[Alex658]

1000x radiation.. this isn't looking ANY good!

 

[Wizerzak]

update: now 45,000 people being evacuated. source and good link to quick updates

 

[Vulpes Abnocto]

Damn, this disaster is like a train wreck. It just doesn't want to end!

 

[Eckin]

This part wasn't there when I got the link

Update 7:51: At least 20,000 people are being evacuated from the region says Reuters, which ominously quotes an expert who thinks there may be just a few hours until meltdown.

and this is scaring me now

 

[Wizerzak]

Also, look where it is, right on the coast, forget oil leak, this time the fishermen are really not gonna be happy!

 

[FluffyLunamoth]

update: now 45,000 people being evacuated. source and good link to quick updates

That's reeeaaaaalllly not good.

 

[Fear Zoa]

This is like Chernobyl, the India tsunami of 2004, and the hati earthquake all in one day

.....I have a feeling this day is far from over....

 

[GeekyGuy]

This is like Chernobyl, the India tsunami of 2004, and the hati earthquake all in one day

.....I have a feeling this day is far from over....

Yeah, luckily, the news is reporting that, so far, all nuclear plants seem to have gone into auto-shutdown. But oil wells were destroyed, and even with contingencies, it looks like it may be a really trying time for them when the waters recede. Lots of destruction. This day will surely change Japan in a big way.

 

[Raiser]

What a disaster. Everyone was talking about it at school today..

My condolences to everyone who has lost loved ones in the incidents.
Don't stop fighting, Japan! And all other affected countries as well!

 

[dragon574444]

Not good, not good at all. At times like these, I'm pretty glad to live in New England. No earthquakes, no tsunamis, no tornadoes, and no hurricanes. Just some snow and car eating rust.

I hope Japan and other affected countries have a swift recovery.

 

[Pyrmon]

Not good, not good at all. At times like these, I'm pretty glad to live in New England. No earthquakes, no tsunamis, no tornadoes, and no hurricanes. Just some snow and car eating rust.

I hope Japan and other affected countries have a swift recovery.

Yeah, me too I'm glad I'm living somewhere where no major earthquake/tsunami could possibly happen(Quebec).

 

[moodswinger]

This is just in... another 6.8 aftershock hits Japan. Damn, they need a country-wide evacuation.

 

[Shockwind]

Good thing that I'm not in Japan, or else, I would have been dead too. Maybe 10 000+ people are dead in Japan.

 

[Sheimi]

I really have a bad feeling this is far from over