Onagawa nuke plant jolted beyond specs

[AsahinaKimi]

April aftershock had upward acceleration far above design
Kyodo, Bloomberg
Friday, April 15, 2011

The No. 1 reactor of the Onagawa nuclear power plant in Miyagi Prefecture on April 7 sustained a jolt greater than what it was designed to withstand during a strong aftershock from the powerful March 11 earthquake, according to nuclear safety officials.

The finding raises further doubts about the viability of the assumed quake resistance at the Tohoku Electric Power Co. complex, even though it was shut down safely after the deadly quake last month.


Faulty foundation: The discovery of this huge crack Wednesday in a school playground has halted construction of temporary housing for tsunami survivors in Onagawa, Miyagi Prefecture.

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[Art_from_Ark]

1. What happened at Onagawa is rather unsettling

Both at the nuclear complex and in the ground. I feel sorry for the people who are affected by all that.