According to CNN, the owner of the No. 2 Nuclear reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Facility announced that an “explosive impact” occured early Tuesday morning. It was merely the previous day that a hydrogen explosion shook the third reactor. Cooling has been an understandable concern following the damage the tsuanmi did to both reactors No.1 and No. 3, the owner informed sources. It wasn’t until Monday morning that the complications began with the second reactor. Continue reading […]
Reports from Tokyo predict the number of deaths to exceed 10,000 as hundreds of tsunami victims bodies washed ashore early Sunday in the devastated city of Sendai. On the other end of the island the recently dormant volcano Shinmoedake awoke as well. The number of people missing is incredibly high in numerous cities, yet as aftershocks continue to pillage the coastline, assessment remains unachievable. Please keep the people of Japan in your hearts and on your minds as they face these difficult times. Donations are being accepted for the disaster relief efforts. If you feel you’d like to contribute to the aid efforts see the official Japan Tsunami 2011 donation widget provide by Global Giving above.
The devastation caused by the Japan Tsunami 2011 won’t even begin to be realized for days, perhaps weeks. According to the latest reports, officials are attempting to cool down two nuclear reactors at Fukushima Power plant whose radioactive substances were left unsettled. While radiation is not believed to be an immediate threat, residents and officials maintain a weary understanding of the potential danger this implies. In an attempt to aid the nuclear threat the United States has donated mass amounts of coolant to the cause. The extent of the damages remains a mystery. Some more recent footage shows the how violent the force of the ocean has become.
In the midst of devastation and hope rises the community we so desperately need. As the world witnesses the loss of so many, we can all sympathize with those affected most. In an effort to help, many organizations are donating time, money, and resources to the neutralization and recovery from this disastrous event. One invaluable tool powered by Google is an online community aimed at reuniting families with their loved ones. Certainly times like these remind us of the blessings we enjoy everyday, and may it open our hearts to the aid of others.
Here’s footage from yesterday’s events:
