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2011-03-14 11:15 PM
Schmidt
Colorado Springs, CO
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The Washington Post reports that the 3rd explosion late today moved Japan a
step closer to a full blown nuclear catastrophe.
"Experts said that, unlike the two previous explosions that destroyed outer buildings, this one might have damaged valves and drain pipes, possibly creating a path for radioactive materials to escape."
"The new setbacks came on the heels of a difficult Monday at Fukushima Daiichi unit 2. Utility officials there reported that four out of five water pumps being used to flood the reactor had failed and that the other pump had briefly stopped working. As a result, the company said, the fuel rods, normally covered by water, were completely exposed for 140 minutes, hastening the partial meltdown of them that most experts think is underway."
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2011-03-15 07:28 PM
sbfriedman
Denton, TX
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I've heard that the radiation could hit the West Coast in a few days. Have you heard the potential impact if this were to happen?
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