see: http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/03/78001.html

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20110315/t10014678161000.html [English live stream http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nhk-world-tv ] [Note: The original slashdot headline above was wrong because *that* news was older -- re: the 2nd blast at the plant, occuring near reactor #3, at 11:15 PM JST, 14 March 2011.] *** But I'm writing to report to you that, just now, on NHK, it was announced that the 3rd blast had recently occured, and it was the first blast for reactor #2, at 6:14AM JST, 15 March 2011.

FYI: bravenewclimate written by pro-nuke advocate http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Brook_(scientist) Be aware of his bias.