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• 2011 Sendai Earthquake: Recent explosion at No. 4 reactor damages roof, sparks fire; two Fukushima nuclear plant employees reportedly missing; workers inside plant cut off from world,
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Heartbreaking Tearjerker of the Day: A lost dog refuses to leave the side of his wounded canine companion in the aftermath of Friday's earthquake.

According to a Facebook post from Butch Japan president Kenn Sakurai, both dogs were found alive in Mito, Ibaraki, thanks to the efforts of

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• 2011 Sendai Earthquake: Explosion at Fukushima Daichi's No. 2 reactor damages suppression pool, several employees temporarily evacuated; Kyodo: Radiation tops legal limit following blast; nuclear energy scrutinized

Touching Tribute of the Day: From Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess: "A musical message for my friends in Japan who are dealing with this terrible natural disaster."

[thanks anon!]

Photo of the Day: "Japanese medical personnel check a mother and son for radiation exposure in Kawamata village, Fukushima prefecture on Monday."

According to a Japanese official, 22 people so far have tested positive for radiation contamination, and a further 190 may have been exposed.

[epa via ms

2011 Sendai Earthquake News Round-Up:

Nuclear Crisis: Second hydrogen explosion occurs as predicted at troubled Fukushima Daiichi's No. 3 reactor (see video below); explosion damages building, injures workers, leaves reactor container intact; radiation levels

2011 Sendai Earthquake News Round-Up:

Nuclear Meltdown Fears: "Scramble" to cool reactors continues following yesterday's blast, second blast possible; two reactors likely underwent partial meltdowns; at least 22 Fukushima residents