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Fukushima radiation, an immediate concern for areas outside of Japan?

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mpathus

Any reason for concern about Fukushima radiation here in the USA, and elsewhere?
I've wondered about the virtual media blackout following the first weeks of the disaster.

Any insights?

Alexander Higgins' blog on elevated radiation in the US. (Open in New Window)

Follow Ups:

I think the answer is no at this point, a good source - David Smith 14:24:56 05/01/11 (7)
- here (Open in New Window)
- Good link, but still "Don't drink the rainwater... - mpathus 15:13:51 05/01/11 (4)
  ... in Virginia".
  
  You can be sure the DC innerloop crowd are taking heed, although an MSNBC video feed has the usual interview with a local who is confident that as long as his government official tells him it's all ok, that it's all ok.
  
  Well, what we shmucks don't realize is that as far as official persons are concerned for you and me, they aren't concerned - "mustn't create a panic, etc. etc.".
  
  Just don't drink the rainwater, ok?
  - Old Town Alexandria Patch (Open in New Window)
  - Bring me all the Virginia rainwater you want - David Smith 15:49:36 05/01/11 (3)
    There are tests for radiation, if they are negative there isn't any whether it's the state or the boogeyman reporting.
    - I wonder if John Wayne would have slugged it down... - mpathus 18:35:03 05/01/11 (2)
      ... even if advised by the Virginia Health Department not to?
      
      Tough guys... where have they gone?
      - I don't think it takes a "tough guy" to drink water that is perfectly normal. nt - David Smith 22:58:42 05/01/11 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: I wonder if John Wayne would have slugged it down... posted by mpathus on May 01, 2011 at 18:35:03
        
        Neither do I. ~t - mpathus 23:10:16 05/01/11 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: I don't think it takes a "tough guy" to drink water that is perfectly normal. nt posted by David Smith on May 01, 2011 at 22:58:42
        
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- RE: I think the answer is no at this point, a good source - Michael Samra 14:42:35 05/01/11 (1)
  Sorry David but I just don't buy it.Too many people are getting sick for unexplained reasons since this happened.I'm not saying Tsunami is the reason,but I sure wouldn't rule it out
  Diversity of opinions on any one technical subject,almost always causes confusion for the listener.
  - What are you talking about? - David Smith 14:56:05 05/01/11 (0)

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