A 8.9 or 9.0 earthquake struck near Japan two days ago, followed by a lethal tsunami. Thousands are dead, even more are injured, and there are many thousands of people still unaccounted for. The international community, led by the United States, is sending aid in the form of monetary donations, soldiers and personnel to help search for survivors and victims, and excavation equipment. There are food shortages all across the island chain.
Three nuclear power plants were damaged in the earthquake and following tsunami. There has been a leak in one of the plants, although the extent of the leak is unknown. Japanese officials are evacuating civilians in a 12 mile (20 km) radius around the plant, although international nuclear experts warn that this is not far enough. The Japanese government is distributing Iodine to civilians living around the power plant. These pills help a little in warding off or delaying the damaging effects of radiation poisoning.
Three nuclear power plants were damaged in the earthquake and following tsunami. There has been a leak in one of the plants, although the extent of the leak is unknown. Japanese officials are evacuating civilians in a 12 mile (20 km) radius around the plant, although international nuclear experts warn that this is not far enough. The Japanese government is distributing Iodine to civilians living around the power plant. These pills help a little in warding off or delaying the damaging effects of radiation poisoning.
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