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kristopher

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8. I don't think that is it...

Reply to Kolesar (Reply #6)

Mon Feb 6, 2012, 05:27 PM

Feb 2012

While the cultural trait you relate is there, I don't think it is the basis of the decision to defer comment on the effect of earthquakes. The panel members have made clear in interviews that they suspect the earthquake compromised the reactor's integrity. They were concerned that company and regulator investigations had not looked closely enough at the possibility of earthquake damage and had instead proceeded from a default, self-serving and unproven assumption that the tsunami alone caused the damage.

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(Independent) Fukushima probe to avoid assessing quake damage [View all] kristopher Dec 2011 OP

Additional background information on earthquake damage at plant kristopher Dec 2011 #1

Another independent investigative panel (with subpoena power this time) formed to look at Fukushima kristopher Jan 2012 #2

Can't wait for the results! n/t SpoonFed Jan 2012 #3

Astounding Yo_Mama Jan 2012 #4

I think the final report will address the matter kristopher Feb 2012 #5

Well, maybe they are waiting for more data Yo_Mama Feb 2012 #7

Japanese culture supports "saving face" Kolesar Feb 2012 #6

I don't think that is it... kristopher Feb 2012 #8

yes, I recall that from posts in DU2 eom Kolesar Feb 2012 #9