http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/12/us-japan-quake-idUSTRE72A0SS20110312
The fifth biggest earthquake in the world since 1900 hit Japan on March 11, 2011 which was followed by a tsunami. Hundreds of people were killed and hundreds of people are missing.You would think this would be the worst of their problems, well think again.
"Japan battled to contain a radiation leak at an earthquake-crippled nuclear plant..."
Thousands of people had to depart areas that were close to the nuclear plant to cautiously avoid exposure to radiation. I think this is too much anguish for the people in Japan to take in all at once. They need a great deal of help to rebuild themselves and their economy again.
What do you guys feel and think about this natural disaster that hit Japan?
Mariam Hassan
Ryan Maness Friday 11 a.m
I believe that the United States should do what ever is possible to help these people. I've watched the videos and they are terrifying. This natural disaster not only ruined houses but it cause explosions in the nuclear plants; which is indeed dangerous because of the threats of radiation.
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Armel 10:00
This disaster is Japan’s biggest crisis since World War II. This unfortunately was very devastating since an earthquake, tsunami, and a radiation leak affected so many people within a short amount of time. So many have died and with radiation levels increasing from 14th largest nuclear facility in the world, these people’s health is at a higher risk. Thousands of people had to go to emergency shelters since many lost their homes. Every country should make sure these people get all the necessary supplies they need and they should send all the humanitarian aid they can send. This is really devastating news especially since it is freezing there, people don’t have food, they are probably emotionally stressed, and they might be wounded or ill. Everyone should do their best to provide support and donate money to those in need.
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Ryan 11:00
There was a special report I was watching that said that Japan is better prepared than we are if anything like that were to happen. That is great to hear, but I still think the America should be seriously involved to better assist the country. As well prepared they are it still will not be enough especially with limited resources of help. Just like we get involved in other countries when there are other tragedies. Do you think we will be able to help out and make a difference?
ReplyDelete-Rita Shabo
Not only the U.S. but every other country willing to provide any aid should do it. Radiation levels are continuing to rise in the ocean and there is a mandatory evacuation for the village of Litate, and there is talks of expanding the evacuation area. This statistic alone should be enough to make the U.S. and other countries to provide aid.
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TA: Armel- Friday 1-1:50
The effects being seen from this ecological devastation should be eye opening. I agree with the basic thoughts that we, and any other rich country that has the means to do it, should help with aid and volunteers. This doesn't necessarily have to be in only a governmental sense, many people should recognize that something this devastating could happen in any country at any given time. That fact alone plus the thought that "Would we want help?" should compel people to provide relief. With the nuclear plant problems on top of everything, countries with nuclear programs should be reassessing their protection/control. I am sure they will, as this should be a completely eye opening experience for the world.
ReplyDeleteCaitlin McDonald
TA: Armel F-10:00am