Thursday, January 30, 2014

Fukushima Radiation Leak

It was told hat the nuclear power plant is leaking 300 tonnes a day of radioactive liquids. It was also told that the leak will terminate humanity and reach California soon. In all perspective, the nuclear power plant cannot generate that much radioactive substance; neighther can it contain it. Regarding hazards to humanity, it is very possible to send tiny particles into the air of radioactive metals; as well as to explode. Due to the fact ALL nuclear power plants have to be critical; or out of control, to be effective, they cannot just be shut down. The hazards are very high. The plant has very low possibility of exploding; but, it may send tiny particulates into the air. If the air is cold, it is safe. Particles will fall to the ground. If the air is strong enough, it will send the particles around the world. If rain is present, the metals will also drop to the ground. A very tiny particle just touching a person is sufficient to cause great injury or death. In my personal experience as a radiation technician helper that assisted a technician that used a radioactive "camera" to x-ray welds at a local refinery, I had to take a course in radiation safety. The videos showed people who sat on; or picked up a particle that was 1/10"X 1/10" in sixe. The one who picked up the isotope, placed it back in the "camera" within seconds. Both lost their skin tat touched it 6 weeks later; progressively. The on the picked up the isotope lost the skin off of his finger even with no particles stuck on his finger. The isotope was iridium 192. In nuclear reactors plutonium and uranium are arced similarly to a welding rod; and melting occurs slowly. I studied nuclear engineering as a hobby to learn more about it; so, I would be informative regarding reactors. If the plutonium and uranium melt too much, it is called a "meltdown". Essentially, everything becomes stuck. There is no movement to return the isotopes to their places. Excessive radiation leakage occurs. If the reactor explodes, it ma send hot molten metals around the globe. If the isotopes reach Chernobyl or 3 mile island, they may arc and cause a series of explosions. The main thing regarding safety is to track the wind speed, wind direction, and possible places the isotopes may land or travel to. I recommend a Geiger counter, radiation monitor, and a dosimeter and dosimeter charger for the home to detect and monitor radiation that may be present near the home. A NBC suit is very well to have also; as well as safe vehicle to evacuate with. The incident is very serious; but may become safe if proper operations are utilized. It would be mandatory for safety reasons to evacuate when reaching 30 mR [milliroengens] dosage of radiation. In ANY career, 150 mR is the limit dosage per 8 hour period; but for public, it is much lower. Further hazards exists after contaminating cattle used for food, fish for food, and crops used for food. I recommend a 3-10 year supply of freeze dried or pulse dried foods; as well as katadyne water purifiers, and other water purifiers. Stay away from thunderstorms and rainstorms. They may create an ionic precipitation of radioactive metals. It is hazardous to remain in those areas. The leak is a very serious leak to nearby residents. It is mandatory to seek homes behind mountains or hills. It would take 14' thick concrete to shield from that much radioactivity.

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