We have had a pretty big earthquake off the shore of Fukushima. Whenever there occurs such an earthquake in that particular area, it quakes rather hard in this area about 100 miles south west of there. The quake sure reminded us of the bigger one 11 years ago. But actually it was smaller in intensity and length. Only several books have fallen from the book shelves to the floor. Our cat, aged 2 years, was so scared in half rising position and motionless for a while, which has soothed us a lot.
I was concerned about the effect on the crippled nuclear power plants. So far, no bad news from there. It is not any perspective for settlement there. So much contaminated water has been brought about every day. They are trying to flow "partially" decontaminated water into the ocean. No access to the melt down nuclear fuel sunk at the base of pressure vessels yet. Another tsunami may completely destroy them. The government is going to restart the other nuclear plants only for the profit of the power companies which contribute much money to the present ruling parties whether it is legal or illegal. We could go on without the nuclear power in this reducing population country with decreased necessity for power. In this earthquake prone country, it is like a Russian roulette to carry on nuclear power plants.
I have received inquiry about ourselves after the quake from a few friends of mine. I thank them so much for concern. This is the present situation so far.
It was good to hear you are all right Shin. Stay safe. Bill
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bill. Everyhing is going on fine. Only concern is that there is a place for storage of used nuclear fuel about 30 miles east of here. If it is destroyed by natural disaster or military strike, this area would be inhabitable together with the coast and the northern Kanto plain due to nuclear contamination. A horrible possibility.
DeleteHave a safe trip to your daughter and her family in N Cal with Vivian.
Shin