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Deep underground wall to circle Fukushima nuclear plant?

Japanese government considers underground wall to contain Fukushima radiation Miami Herald, 24 April 11, THE YOMIURI SHIMBUN TOKYO –– The Japanese government is considering building an underground barrier near the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant to prevent radioactive material from spreading far from the plant via soil and groundwater, a senior government official said.

Sumio Mabuchi, a special adviser to the prime minister, revealed the plan Friday at the Japan National Press Club building in Tokyo. The plan is the first attempt to address the risk of contaminated water spreading far from the plant through soil.

According to Mabuchi, the barrier would extend so far underground that it would reach a layer that does not absorb water. The wall would entirely surround the land on which reactors No. 1, 2, 3 and 4 stand……. Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/04/23/2182117/japanese-government-considers.html#ixzz1KUAzGal2

April 24, 2011 - Posted by | - Fukushima 2011

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