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@lillymunster @Peter My understanding for why the HPCI was turned off is not because of pressure problems, but because the temp in RVP can't be brought down too quickly because of embrittlement problems. IIRC, as plants age, they have to lower the threshold temp range. Sorry, I can't cite where I read/heard this. I think it was Gundersen, tho.

@M.I.A. , you confuse this with Unit 1. That was the justification to shut down the isolation condenser of Unit 1 right after the quake.

The MSIVs were closed within seconds after the scrams. The disruption of the main steam loop through the power-generation turbine is the reason why the emergency core cooling system is needed to cool down the decay heat.

Christchurch earthquake: The moment it struck. Dec 23.2011 VIDEO www.bbc.co.uk

"String of quakes rattles New Zealand city of Christchurch" (CNN Wire Staff) edition.cnn.com

Testing continues for a wide range of possible factors that may be responsible for the animals’ condition, including immune system-related diseases, fungi, man-made and bio-toxins, radiation exposure, contaminants, and stressors related to sea ice change.
www.fakr.noaa.gov

CA, USA: Unusual bird deaths near San Diego; carcass disappears before police arrive
The article focuses on osprey deaths and some are believed to be due to humans killing them, but others are unexplained, including a carcass that disappeared while police were called. The same odd thing is reported in this thread with another species on the other side of the country.

A severe recent uptick in the unexplained deaths of other bird species is mentioned below, too.

obrag.org
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Point Loma Peninsula struck by string of Osprey deaths – some suspicious

by Shane Finneran on December 19, 2011 · 3 comments

in Environment, Ocean Beach, San Diego
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"It is not helpful to hinge the future of the nuclear industry and an important element of the energy supply to a claim that low levels of radiation cause 'negligible' damage or are even helpful." ----Richard Garwin - IBM Emeritus Fellow; Adjunct Prof. of Physics, Columbia University
(My posts are not intended as advice or professional assessments of any kind.)
www.flutrackers.com

I find it very unusual that the 'nuclear/radiation' comment is attached to these posts from the Flu Trackers.com site.

NHK: Molten nuclear fuel “could be exposed from the water” at Reactor No. 1 (VIDEO) The most important thing to find out right now is the temperature of the molten fuel and the temperature of the water
At Reactor No. 1 they believe most of the molten fuel has fallen from the pressure vessel to the bottom of the containment vessel where there is no thermometer
The amount of water has not been measured accurately with a water gauge and has only been guessed
Some of the molten fuel could be exposed from the water
enenews.com

"Nigeria oil spill is 'worst in a decade'" www.independent.co.uk

Fukushima Nuke Plant Worker Stopped Coolant Injection Over Damage Fears. Dec 24. 2011

A worker at the tsunami-hit Fukushima No. 1 nuclear station manually stopped a coolant injection system in the plant's No. 3 reactor following the disaster for fear that the reactor would be damaged and lead to a radiation leak, its operator said. mdn.mainichi.jp

Government muddle, Tepco missteps cited by Fukushima panel: paper
The government panel, headed by Yotaro Hatamura, an engineering professor at Tokyo University specializing in the study of things going wrong, includes seismologists, former diplomats and judges.

It is not the only body investigating responses to the March disaster.

Dissatisfied with the panel's perceived lack of muscle -- it has not yet summoned Kan or other top officials for questioning -- lawmakers formed a separate panel this month with the authority to summon witnesses to parliamentary sessions.

A third panel financed by private-sector funds is also looking into topics the government panel may have overlooked.
www.sun-sentinel.com

Mainichi: Gov’t claim of cold shutdown conditions is “meaningless” — Like when Japan Army’s retreat in WWII called a ‘shift in position’ enenews.com

Totally OFF topic but important info for Moms and babies. Re: Enfamil Infant Formula- FDA, CDC step in after baby's death raises questions about formula
More retailers pull formula after Missouri infant death



Updated: Dec 23, 2011 11:29 AM CST

COLUMBIA, MO(AP) - Several more national retailers have joined Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in pulling a batch of powdered infant formula from their shelves after a Missouri newborn who consumed it apparently died of a rare bacterial infection.

Officials at Supervalu Inc., Walgreen Co., Kroger Co. and Safeway said Friday they have removed cans of Enfamil Newborn with the lot number ZP1K7G from various stores across the country. They say it's a precaution until health officials complete tests on the formula.

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www.kait8.com
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Rumor for the Day, blogger posted: "Thanks to plume drift from Fukushima leak, there are now more than 1,200 red-nosed reindeer in the North Pole."

@MaryW LOL on the reindeer! And a very Merry Christmas to you and yours, Mary :)