JAIF Report on status of Fukushima Daiichi as of 12:30 March 16 (11:30:00 p.m. Tuesday March 15 ET)
Unit 3
White smoke was seen rising from the vicinity of Unit-3 at around 8:30, Mar. 16. Damage to the containment vessel of the unit is suspected. This is a special concern, because this reactor uses MOX (mix of uranium and plutonium oxides) as fuel.
Unit 4
The level of water in the Spent Fuel Pool remains low, and damage to fuel rods is suspected. It is reported that they are "Preparing Water Injection".
Units 5 and 6
Spent fuel pool temperatures continue to increase
Unit 2
Building is reported to be slightly damaged
Radiation measurement at the plant perimeter
3391μSv/h at 11:00, Mar. 16 (10:00:00 p.m. Tuesday March 15 ET)
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