Japan earthquake
Live updates of developments after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, selected by Reuters.com editors and readers. To see updates from Reuters only, click "Options" and turn off comments.
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BBC is reporting that New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key, whose country is dealing with the aftermath of its own earthquake crisis in Christchurch, confirms a rescue team will be sent to Japan. He says: "It's likely that the complete team of 48 will be leaving within the next 24 to 48 hours. We want to offer whatever support we can."
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Japan is scrambling to reduce pressure in two nuclear plants damaged after the huge earthquake and tsunami struck its northeast coast probably killing at least 1,300 people.
A day after the biggest quake on record in Japan, the government said it was still too early to grasp the full extent of damage or casualties. The confirmed death toll so far is almost 300, though media reports say it is at least 1,300.
"Unfortunately, we must be prepared for the number to rise greatly," Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano told reporters. www.reuters.com -
More than 45 countries have offered to help Japan, the United Nations said. Here is a list of aid offers. www.reuters.com
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The growing risk of a significant radiation leak at two Japanese nuclear power plants threatens to hurt an industry that has enjoyed a rebirth since the Three Mile Island accident in 1979 and the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. Read more on this from our analysts here: www.reuters.com
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Latest slideshow of Japan earthquake in.reuters.com
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I have 15 Years in the Nuclear powerplant business. IMHO if they cannot get the cooling water flowing ASAP, I strongly feel we cou;d be looking at a TMI/Chernobyl reactor containment breachwhich will spread a great deal of radioactivity over the Northern Pacific and eventually to Alaska and the West Coast of the USA. I wish I was wrong, but I doubt it. Pray to G-d for divine intervention people. I am as serious as a heart attack.
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www.tepco.co.jp - Source
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Source - www.tepco.co.jp - There were two reports of an increase in system temperature beyond 100° in the early morning during a coolant transfer. Venting of gas was government ordered and carried out after the evacuation was increased to 10 km, to lower vessel pressure.
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This kind of power plant is nothing like Chernobyl. It would take a powerful earthquake right under it to break the containment barrier. The reason they're worried is that they may need to seal the plant because it can't be used any more, not because it is a major danger to others.
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Putin says Russia will follow up fast after Ukraine call with Biden
MOSCOW Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia would send ideas to Washington within a week to follow up his talks with U.S. President Joe Biden on the Ukraine crisis.