Japan -TEPCO reports radioactive leak at Fukushima

Laaska News Jan 22, 2011

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A fresh radioactive leak was reported at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, its operator TEPCO says.

A statement issued on Saturday says that 2 liters of radioactive water leaked from the No.2 reactor`s energy unit.

Japan:Highly radioactive water found near No.2 reactor

The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has found 500 tons of highly radioactive water near the crippled No.2 reactor.

Japan:Temporary problem with reactor monitoring system

The Japanese government’s nationwide nuclear reactor monitoring system failed to provide data for at least 24 hours before being restored on Saturday afternoon.

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Japan:Fire breaks out at facility of Tsuruga nuke plant

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Japan:Full decontamination to start in Fukushima in Mar.

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