**Update** Thanks for your interest. 175 000 hits and counting, number 2 on Twitter as of 6.30pm EST. This article refers mainly to the events of the Daiichi-1 reactor. The developments at Daiichi-3 seem to take a parallel course today. The explanations in this document will help you understand what is going on there as well. Stay informed at http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/RS_Venting_at_Fukushi