Daily Archives: March 17, 2011

Get Informed, not Scared: How does radiation travel, and what kinds of damage can it do?

Posted on March 17, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

The nuclear disaster in Japan has left many people in danger of exposure to radiation and radioactivity. Some are simply fearful. What exactly is this radiation? And what threat does it pose? Weve got some answers below.What is radiation?Radiation has … Continue reading →

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Earthquake rattles Puerto Rico – This Just In – CNN.com Blogs

Posted on March 17, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico early Sunday morning, the United States Geological Survey said. The USGS placed the epicenter of the quake near the city of Moca, in the northwestern end of the island. Officer Guidiberto Torres Valle with the Moca Police … Continue reading →

Japan’s Nuclear Problem Explained in an Easy to Understand Video

Posted on March 17, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

Casey Chan — The Japanese Nuclear situation at Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant is ongoing and ever-changing but if you were curious at how and what happened to cause such problems, this NHK video serves as a great explainer (it’s easy … Continue reading →