Here are three pictures which vividly portray the extent of the flooding caused by the earthquake induced Tsaunami.
Now, visualize the extend of the damage which occurred at the damaged reactors.
Like all Western nation reactor plants, these reactors were designed for a Tsaunami greater than ever recorded with the large margin given for uncertanties. In this case, they were designed for Tsaumi flooding of approximately 16 feet. We are now advised that the plant saw a water level of about 45 feet.
