On air at 1700GMT: Your reaction & questions on Japan's nuclear crisis
| 14:07 UK time, Tuesday, 12 April 2011
Fukushima across the world as the severity of Japan's nuclear crisis is upgraded to 7. This has got you talking, tweeting and texting us because 7 is the highest level for a disaster, much of your discussion centres on the fact Chernobyl was also rated a 7. Some are
But confusion continues over what that means. How dangerous is it? How far can radiation spread and if it does spread, should you be concerned?
Here are some of your questions and comments:
Michelle Ho tweetsWhy was the level of the Fukushima Daiichi incident raised to 7?
Word Bandit tweetsIf they are saying it's as bad as Chernobyl, I'd bet a hundred bucks of my food budget it is worse. A lot worse.
Lisamacuja tweets Let's pray for Japan's fast recovery. Funny how all other problems pale in comparison, really.
We will have a couple of expert guests this evening to answer your questions and also hear from you, wherever you are, on your reaction.
