Japanese nuclear plant's containment vessels remain suspect as radiation levels spike
Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 13:00
in Physics & Chemistry
Levels of radioactive iodine inside and outside the Fukushima Daiichi plant have risen dramatically, Tepco officials say, hampering repair work and the recovery of bodies. A greater danger is the presence of cesium-137, which could contaminate the food chain, Japan's nuclear safety agency says.Radiation levels spiked inside and outside the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant Thursday, slowing work on the facility once again and once more throwing into doubt the integrity of the containment vessels that hold the fuel rods.