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Leak at Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant a concern after Japanese Earthquake

Leak at a Nuclear Power Plant concern after Japanese Earthquake,  eturbo news,  Juergen T Steinmetz, February 13, 2021

1. Strong Earthquake in Japan 10 years after the devastating tsunami in 2011
2. 7.3 strong, the earthquake reports little damage
3. A leak in a nuclear plant and widespread power outage are initial concerns

The 7.3 magnitude quake which hit near Fukushima on Saturday night 11.04 pm local time hit off of Fukushima just weeks before the 10th anniversary of a quake on March 11, 2011 that devastated northeast Japan…………

, most concerning are reports of a leak at Fukushima Daini Nuclear Power plant, according to public broadcaster NHK – though this has been denied by the facility owners.

Pool water used for storing spent nuclear fuel may have leaked and contaminated the surrounding area, the outlet said.

However, reports also suggest the risk to workers and the surrounding area is low as the level of radiation is not an extreme risk………. https://eturbonews.com/2899572/leak-at-a-nuclear-power-plant-concern-after-japanese-earthquake/

February 15, 2021 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Fukushima continuing