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The March 11 earthquake tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions related to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, particularly its impact on the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. Threads tagged with this topic examine technical aspects of the nuclear accident, including the possibility of fuel melting through reactor pressure vessels—a condition described as a melt-through. The content references government reports submitted to the International Atomic Energy Agency and analyzes the severity of the situation at reactors 1 through 3. This tag is relevant for users seeking detailed technical analysis and official documentation regarding the nuclear consequences of the March 11 earthquake.
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    'Melt-through' at Fukushima? / Govt report to IAEA suggests situation worse than meltdown

    Nuclear fuel in three reactors at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant has possibly melted through pressure vessels and accumulated at the bottom of outer containment vessels, according to a government report obtained Tuesday by The Yomiuri Shimbun. A "melt-through"--when melted nuclear fuel...
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