Submitted by VB (not verified) on Sun, 2011-06-05 19:38.
Maybe I'm just dense. Or maybe I've already read/watched enough (maybe too much) of this stuff that none of it's news to me. But, I really didn't get much out of either part. At this point, I really don't need to be told that there's contamination in Tokyo or how the winds swirled like in Candlestick Park (old school, sorry). What I'd like to know is his opinion of how bad things got in the US and where we are at now. And what the health ramifications are for what we received in the US. And what we should have done and should be doing now. All he said is take your shoes off, wet dust, avoid dairy products and wash your veggies. And then quickly talks about Japan again. Is that it? I really expect a much more complete assessment of the situation *here in the US*. But, in my opinion, it was pretty weak.
Submitted by trish (not verified) on Sun, 2011-06-05 23:14.
I thought the Martenson/Gundersen interview was a good overview and I learned a thing or two. Among other stuff, it's very surprising that the air in Seattle (and perhaps in other areas) was that contaminated. Well now that I've thought about it, maybe not. I respect Mr.Gundersen and I appreciate his efforts and “old school” ways.
I’m so tired of not being able to rely on our official sources of information.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 2011-06-05 17:56.
Winds have blown toward Tokyo several times since the accident, but emissions being just a small part of what they were in March and without explosions carrying the contaminants high enough to be carried away for long distances, no new big plumes or depositions have been detected either in Tokyo or in the prefectures between Fukushima and the metropolis. The same can be said about the West coast. Higher levels of contaminants were detected in air samples during the end of March and the beginning of April but since then they have been reduced to almost non detectable levels (and according to BRAWM they were never alarming levels anyway)
Submitted by angusmerlin (not verified) on Sun, 2011-06-05 19:48.
You are right, Anonymous. But, what I got out of the Arnie Gunderson's interview was what would happen if reactor No. 4 building collapses via a large aftershock and the Fukushima winds are blowing toward Tokyo. That would not not be pretty for any of us, especially for Tokyo. And, just last week there were 3 large quakes: 2 shocks with +5 magnitudes, and one shock with a +6 intensity. Last time I saw the No. 4 nuclear reactor building, it already appeared to be leaning! Not a good sign. Not a good sign at all.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 2011-06-05 21:22.
It's interesting that you focus on that from the whole interview (a lot of people are doing exactly that after listening to the interview, focusing on the possible earthquake in relation to No. 4).
Anyway, let's hope they have enough sand, boron and concrete in the plant right now if that happens.
I didn't get much out of this
Maybe I'm just dense. Or maybe I've already read/watched enough (maybe too much) of this stuff that none of it's news to me. But, I really didn't get much out of either part. At this point, I really don't need to be told that there's contamination in Tokyo or how the winds swirled like in Candlestick Park (old school, sorry). What I'd like to know is his opinion of how bad things got in the US and where we are at now. And what the health ramifications are for what we received in the US. And what we should have done and should be doing now. All he said is take your shoes off, wet dust, avoid dairy products and wash your veggies. And then quickly talks about Japan again. Is that it? I really expect a much more complete assessment of the situation *here in the US*. But, in my opinion, it was pretty weak.
Gundersen interview
I thought the Martenson/Gundersen interview was a good overview and I learned a thing or two. Among other stuff, it's very surprising that the air in Seattle (and perhaps in other areas) was that contaminated. Well now that I've thought about it, maybe not. I respect Mr.Gundersen and I appreciate his efforts and “old school” ways.
I’m so tired of not being able to rely on our official sources of information.
If the Fukushima winds change and blow toward Tokyo
Bump
Winds have blown toward
Winds have blown toward Tokyo several times since the accident, but emissions being just a small part of what they were in March and without explosions carrying the contaminants high enough to be carried away for long distances, no new big plumes or depositions have been detected either in Tokyo or in the prefectures between Fukushima and the metropolis. The same can be said about the West coast. Higher levels of contaminants were detected in air samples during the end of March and the beginning of April but since then they have been reduced to almost non detectable levels (and according to BRAWM they were never alarming levels anyway)
You are right, Anonymous.
You are right, Anonymous. But, what I got out of the Arnie Gunderson's interview was what would happen if reactor No. 4 building collapses via a large aftershock and the Fukushima winds are blowing toward Tokyo. That would not not be pretty for any of us, especially for Tokyo. And, just last week there were 3 large quakes: 2 shocks with +5 magnitudes, and one shock with a +6 intensity. Last time I saw the No. 4 nuclear reactor building, it already appeared to be leaning! Not a good sign. Not a good sign at all.
It's interesting that you
It's interesting that you focus on that from the whole interview (a lot of people are doing exactly that after listening to the interview, focusing on the possible earthquake in relation to No. 4).
Anyway, let's hope they have enough sand, boron and concrete in the plant right now if that happens.
Written Transcript for part I
can be found here:
http://www.sott.net/articles/show/229519-Arnie-Gundersen-Interview-The-D...
From this thread/discussion
From this thread/discussion here:
http://www.nuc.berkeley.edu/node/4459
A link to more of the interview:
http://www.chrismartenson.com/martensonreport/part-2-arnie-gundersen-int... BC
corrected link:
http://www.chrismartenson.com/martensonreport/part-2-arnie-gundersen-int...