Fri Mar 9, 2012
On March 11 last year a magnitude 9.0 (Mw) earthquake hit off the coast of Japan triggering a powerful tsunami and resulting in the most serious nuclear accident since Chernobyl. Over 15,000 people were confirmed dead as the tsunami inundated a total area of approximately 561 km2 (217 sq mi) in Japan. A series of [...]
Tue Mar 6, 2012
On March 11 last year a magnitude 9.0 (Mw) earthquake hit off the coast of Japan triggering a powerful tsunami and resulting in the most serious nuclear accident since Chernobyl. Now, one year after the disastrous events unfolded, nuclear and disaster experts examine the current situation and what lessons can be learnt.
Mon Mar 5, 2012
ONLINE BRIEFING: 10.00am AEDT Tue 6 March March 11th marks one year since the devastating Tohoku earthquake, tsunami and associated nuclear incidents. We’ve asked several experts to give an update on everything from the current situation on the ground to future nuclear power plant designs, tsunami-proofability and whether experts think that nuclear power has a [...]
Tue Apr 12, 2011
The Fukushima nuclear incident in Japan was upgraded on April 12, 2011, to an INES (International Nuclear Events Scale) Level 7. Several journalists contacted us with questions about this rating, and here a local expert answers those questions.
Thu Mar 31, 2011
Below is an update (in question-and-answer format) from Australian nuclear expert Dr John Price on the situation at Fukushima. You will also find comments by UK experts on the detection of iodine-131 in the UK, compiled by our colleagues at the UK SMC, and a comment from Australian scientist Prof Stephen Lincoln.
Wed Mar 23, 2011
For those of you still following the nuclear situation in Japan, please find comments compiled by our colleagues at the Science Media Centre of Japan. The SMCJ was able to translate the comments thanks to a grant from the Australia-Japan Foundation.
Mon Mar 21, 2011
The quotes and factsheets below were prepared by our colleagues at the UK Science Media Centre. You will find more on plume dispersal and radiation exposure risks for workers, as well as guides to nuclear reactors and radiation exposure.
Fri Mar 18, 2011
The following information was prepared by Dr John Price who is a former member of the Safety Policy Unit of the National Nuclear Corporation UK, a professor at Monash University, Australia and now a private consultant.