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The tag 'radioactive release' covers discussions about the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, including core damage, cooling failures, and the release of radioactive materials into the environment. Topics include the potential for explosions, high radiation readings in seawater, and the challenges of stabilizing the plant. The content focuses on the events at Fukushima following the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, with an emphasis on the technical and environmental aspects of the radioactive releases.
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    Core of Fukushima #2 melted through the floor, explosion is possible (China Syndrome)

    WASHINGTON — The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission said Wednesday that some of the core of a stricken Japanese reactor had probably leaked from its steel pressure vessel into the bottom of the containment structure, implying that the damage was even worse than previously thought. The...
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    Fukushima : They forgot to Turn On the Water

    Saturday, April 16, 2011 Fukushima 16 April 2011 Well our friends the Japanese have screwed the pooch again. They forgot to turn on the water. "The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan emitted a new burst of radioactive material this week after a bungled cooling effort apparently...
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    • fukushima nuclear safety pond radioactive release
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    Fukushima: A 'nuclear sacrifice zone'Posted: 08 Apr 2011 20:01

    Experts warn that the situation will take months to stabalise and a large area could remain uninhabitable [REUTERS] Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant that was heavily damaged by the tsunami from the massive March 11 magnitude 9.0 earthquake continues to spread extremely high levels...
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    VIDEO Fukushima operator pours radioactive water into sea

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    • fukushima nuclear ocean contamination radioactive release
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