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Radionuclides are radioactive isotopes that can be released into the environment during nuclear accidents, such as the Fukushima Daiichi disaster. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover the detection and measurement of radionuclides in seawater following the Fukushima plant's discharge, with levels reported to be significantly higher than those seen after Chernobyl in the Baltic and Black Seas. Topics also include the restoration of power to reactors at the Fukushima plant and concerns about food contamination. These threads provide information on the environmental impact of nuclear incidents and the ongoing monitoring of radionuclide concentrations in oceans.
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How Much Radioactivity Is in the Oceans After Japan Nuclear Power Plant Disaster?
Radionuclides in seawater have been reported from the Fukushima plant's discharge canals, from coastal waters five to ten kilometers south of the plant, and from 30 kilometers offshore. "Levels of some radionuclides are at least an order of magnitude higher than the highest levels in 1986 in...- whoosh
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Japan nuclear progress as toll up
Electricity has been restored to three reactors at the Japanese nuclear plant wrecked by fire and explosions after the 11 March quake and tsunami. However the cooling systems are not yet operating, and the UN nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, says the situation remains "very serious". Some workers...- cybercore
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