Fukushima faced 14-metre tsunami

[FBaggins]

This is the third upward revision of tsunami's scale since it disabled emergency power generators and heat removal pumps at Fukushima Daiichi on 11 March. The loss of these systems left units 1, 2 and 3 in severe trouble that has only stabilised after the write-off of the reactors, which are now being cooled by seawater injection. Some used fuel ponds at the site remain a serious concern and spraying to maintain water levels is ongoing.

In early statements, Tepco had said the tsunami was at least seven metres high. Later the company increased its estimate to ten metres at the Daiichi plant and 12 metres at Daini. Today's figures describe a 14-metre tsunami at both plants. By regulation, the Daiichi plant was fully prepared for a tsunami of up to 5.7 metres. At Daini, ten kilometres along


http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/RS_Fukushima_faced_14-metre_tsunami_2303113.html

[PoliticAverse]

1. At this rate it'll be 100 meters high and the earthquake a 10.0 before it's all over... n/t

[aquart]

2. And?

[PoliticAverse]

3. And it looks like a certain utility is trying to find an excuse why a catastrophe isn't their fault.

[RC]

4. You're saying the earthquake and tsunami had nothing to do with the problems?

[FBaggins]

5. Why do they need such an excuse?

Are the companies that built the trains and bridges and cars and houses making excuses for why tens of thousands of deaths aren't their fault?