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Tsunami Report
Tokyo Electric Power Company(TEPCO), submitted a report of a 10.2 M high tsunami that would directly hit the Fukushima Power Plant -
9.0 Earthquake
A 9.0 magnitude earthquake hit the coast of Honshu Island. The power plants nuclear reactors were not opperating right. Tepco notified the proper officials -
Vapor Release
TEPCO confirms they released vapor into the air to release pressure in reactor unit 1. -
Water Drop
Helicopters drop water on the fuel pools of units 3 and 4. They were successfully filled with water and none of the fuel was released. -
Black Smoke
Black Smoke starts to rise from reactor 3 and workers are again evacuated from the area. High levels of radioactivity have also been found in the drinking water and should not be used for baby formula. -
Fresh Water
Fresh water is finally available for use instead of using seawater to top the reactor water levels. -
Still Struggling
Japan is still struggling to keep the water on the reactors to prevent another nuclear meltdown. -
Another Death
A third TEPCO employee dies after falling. They suspected it to be from a heart attack and that the employee was exposed to .17 millisieverts of raditaion that day. -
High Radiation
Radiation reading of up to 4000 millisieverts per hour are recorded if the reactor 1 building. -
Evacuation
High levels of radid ation have been released and exceeds the legal limit. The government plans to help households in the area to safety because of concern. -
Cooling Time
The water recycling and decontamination systems are finally both functional. 100% of the recycled water is now being used and no contaminated water is being generated. -
Sea in Danger!
The Japan Atomnic Energy Agency announced 15,000 terabecquerels of radiation have been released into the sea from the power plant. -
Reactor 1 Complete
TEPCO reports completion of a cover for reactor 1 it has a built in ventilation system that will filter radioactive material. -
Lots of Radiation
TEPCO announces an estimate of 900,000 terabecquarels for the total amount of radiation relesed from the disaster. -
Not Enough to Prevent
TEPCO admits they didnt take enough caution to prevent disasters for fear of lawsuits against its nuclear plants.
