Radioactive water spilling into tunnels beneath Japan's quake-damaged nuclear plant
Monday, March 28, 2011 - 10:30
in Physics & Chemistry
The buildup of highly radioactive water in the tunnels underneath at least three reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi plant is hindering efforts to restore power to the crippled facility. Officials say it could take days or weeks to devise a way to remove it safely.Highly radioactive water is building up in tunnels underneath at least three reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, impairing the ability of workers to reestablish power connections at the facility.