Monday, June 13, 2011

Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear

Fukushima I and II Nuclear Accidents Overview Map showing evacuation and other zone progression and selected radiation levels.
Click image for larger view. Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Fukushima_accidents_overview_map.svg
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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster
Satellite image on 16 March of the four damaged reactor buildings
Satellite image on 16 March of the four damaged reactor buildings
Date 11 March 2011 (2011-03-11)–ongoing
Time 14:46 JST (05:46 UTC)
Location Ōkuma, Fukushima, Japan
Coordinates 37°25′17″N 141°1′57″E / 37.42139°N 141.0325°E / 37.42139; 141.0325
Outcome INES Level 7 (ratings by Japanese authorities as of 11 April)[1][2]
Reported injuries 37 with physical injuries,[3]
2 workers taken to hospital for radiation exposure[4]
Reported death(s) 1 (heart attack)[5]
Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Japan_Nuclear_power_plants_map.gif