In the early days of Fukushima, CIA participated in Governments spin about a nuclear hydrogen explosion. 15. (0300 EST March 12) Fukushima Daiichi Unit 1- explosion noted at site. Substructure visible which suggests blowout panels. Status of drywell, level, pressure, and power still unknown. CIA suggested hydrogen explosion, no evidence to support. (0800 EST March 12) Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Edano held a press conference and confirmed the explosion at 15:36 local time but said it did not affect the reactors primary system or its containment. He said it was a hydrogen explosion in the space between the concrete containment and the reactor primary system. — Nuclear Regulatory Commission (pdf): Unit 1 explosion pbadupws.nrc.gov/docs/ML1209/ML12096A068.pdf
Posted on: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 16:04:05 +0000
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