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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.
Fukashima Power Plant is Stable – Japan PM
Laaska news Dec. 16, 2011
Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda says the crippled reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant have been successfully brought to a state of cold shutdown. Read more…
Japan:Drill confirms safety of Fukushima nuclear plant
Laaska News Oct. 13,2011
The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant says the facility could be kept safe even if its reactor-cooling system is knocked out by another huge earthquake. Read more…
Japan:Temperatures drop at Fukushima damaged reactors
Laaska News Oct. 9,2011
New footage of the troubled Fukushima Daiichi plant has been released by the Tokyo Electric Power Company. No steam is seen leaving the No.2 and 3 reactors, which indicates that internal temperatures have dropped. Read more…
Japan:Genkai No.4 nuclear reactor stops operation + Related News
Laaska News Oct. 4,2011
A reactor at the Genkai nuclear power plant in western Japan was shut down automatically on Tuesday, following a technical glitch with the unit’s cooling system. Read more…
Japan:Troubled reactors all cool below 100 degrees + Related Articles
Laaska News Sept. 29,2011
The temperature of reactor Number 2 at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant remains below 100 degrees Celsius, leaving the mercury below the 100-mark at all 3 troubled reactors. Read more…
Japan:Density of hydrogen at No.1 reactor over 60% + Related News
Laaska News Sept. 29,2011
The operator of the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant says that high densities of hydrogen have built up in pipes connected to the No. 1 reactor. Read more…
Japan:Hydrogen check ordered at No.2, 3 reactors
Laaska News Sept. 26,2011
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Japan:A new plan set to reduce radiation emissions
Laaska News Sept. 20,2011
The Japanese government and the operator of the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant say they will install new devices to reduce the amount of Read more…