[I sent this before but it did not post . . .]
CNN is streaming the broadcast from NHK under "LIVE: Daylight arrives in
Japan."
Just now the announcer stopped talking for moment and then announced
that another quake has been detected, and people should move outdoors
and away from dangerous objects.
So their earthquake warning system is in place. I wonder if they managed
to announce the quake yesterday.
The announcer is now talking about the nuke at Fukushima and the fact
that people within 3 km were ordered to move. P.M. Kan just ordered
everyone within 10 km to evacuate . . .
It seems there is now a "tiny amount" of radioactive material leaking
from the plant.
Move along folks . . . Nothing to see here . . .
. . .
The announcer is taking to an expert who is saying: "As long as you are
evacuating, it might not be a bad idea to carry a wet handkerchief or
something like that to cover your face. Nothing to be concerned about.
The levels of radiation are too small to have any biological effect.
Everyone should remain calm . . . nothing to fear . . ."
This sounds like a fifth-rate disaster movie.
- Jed
