Great explanation of reactor problems at Fukushima that I have seen yet

[DearAbby]

Japan's nuclear emergency

Damage at Daiichi

Conflicting stories characterize the fire that was extinguished Tuesday in unit 4: The Nuclear Energy Institute reports that it originated from a lubrication oil leak in the system that runs water recirculation pumps. Another report suggests that the reactor's fuel, which was being stored in pools near the top of the building, caught fire and release large amounts of
radiation into the atmosphere. The fire damaged the roof of the building. Tokyo
Electric Power Company said that an explosion on Tuesday inside unit 4
damaged the roof of the building.

A serious explosion inside the containment building of reactor 2 has reportedly damaged the suppression pool, causing it to release its pressure and compromising its ability to cool the fuel
core, which at last report was still
exposed, standing almost 10 feet
out of the seawater piped in to
cool it. The primary containment
vessel may also have been
damaged. Radiation levels
have decreased.

Even after hydrogen explosions blew the roofs off the buildings housing reactors 1 and 3, those fuel cores are reportedly stable.

More: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/world/japan-nuclear-reactors-and-seismic-activity/

What makes this a good article in understanding the situation for me was the graphics on site. I hope it helps you too.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

1. Horrible graphics.

But I'll k&r for ya.

[thereismore]

2. This is a fantastic resource! Click through the graphics. nt

[DearAbby]

3. I thought so too, glad it helps

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