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FUKUSHIMA DISASTER 2011
In 2011, when Japan was rocked by 9.0 Tohoku earthquake, something strange happened 15 minutes later; scientists missed this deep-Earth process for more than a decadeA new study reveals the 2011 Tohoku earthquake triggered an extraordinary event deep within Earth. Seismic energy traveled to the outer cor...
Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plansJapan has restarted its largest nuclear power plant to meet energy demands. However, the nation faces a critical challenge: a severe shorta...
This day in history, May 30: From Joan of Arc's execution to the first Indy 500, women's pro baseball league debut and Mariner 9's launch to MarsThis day in history, May 30, has witnessed some of the world's most significant political, military, scientific and cultural developments. ...
Japan lifts advisory a week after 7.7-magnitude quakeJapan has lifted a special advisory warning of major earthquakes following a 7.7-magnitude tremor that struck off its northern coast. While...
Japan issues advisory for northern coastal areas for slightly increased risk of mega-quakeJapan has issued an advisory for its northern coast. This follows a powerful earthquake earlier today. There is a small chance of a mega-qu...
Japan to restart world's biggest nuclear plantJapan’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, the world’s largest, is set to restart on February 9 after a minor alarm glitch forced a pause du...
Japan's TEPCO to partially restart world's biggest nuclear power plant on January 20Tokyo Electric Power Company plans to restart its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant unit on January 20. This marks the first restart for TEP...
Japan lifts tsunami advisories after powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake hits northern coastJapan tsunami warning lifted: A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Japan late Monday, causing widespread concern. Tsunami alerts were...
Japan local authorities approves restart of world's biggest nuclear plantJapanese local authorities approved Friday the restart of the world's biggest nuclear plant, a key step in the process to get it back onlin...
Fukushima nuclear plant evacuated after massive tsunami hits Japan. A haunting reminder of 2011 resurfacesA powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s coast triggered a tsunami that hit Japan’s Hokkaido and the Kuril Islands, prompting warni...
Worker at Fukushima nuclear plant detected with elevated radiation levelsAt Fukushima's nuclear plant, a worker exhibited heightened radiation levels in their nose, indicating potential exposure during tasks. Thi...
7.3 magnitude quake hits north Japan, tsunami alert issuedThe region is part of northern Japan that was devastated by a deadly 9.0 quake and tsunami 11 years ago that also caused nuclear plant melt...
Explained: What's behind latest scare at Chernobyl plant?Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said the plant, which was occupied by Russian forces earlier in the Feb. 24 invasion, "lost all el...
Fukushima farmers fear contaminated water could hurt business 10 years after nuclear disasterJapan plans to release more than 1 million tonnes of contaminated water from the Fukushima plant into the sea from 2023 as part of an effor...
Japan to boost renewable energy to meet emissions targetThe economy and industry ministry's draft energy plan says renewables should account for 36-38% of the power supply in 2030, up from the cu...
Japan marks 10th disaster anniversary while still recoveringPeople, some carrying bouquets, walked to the coast or graves to pray for relatives and friends washed away by the tsunami. Emperor Naruhit...
'Kudankulam plant can withstand Fukushima-like disaster'Asmolov, who was sent by the Russian government to assist the Japanese in dealing with the situation five days after the Fukushima accident...
'Tech parameters at Kudankulam Power Plant enhanced post Fukushima disaster'Vladimir A Angelov said the atomic power plant in south India was "Generation 3 plus which takes into account the Fukushima event."
Fukushima nuclear accident has left deep mental scar on localsTraumatised locals in Fukushima still spend sleepless nights even as Japan re-started last month one of its fifty nuclear plants that have ...
- Japanese nuclear regulators present new safety measures
Japan's nuclear regulators present draft outline of new safety measures to prevent or minimise the consequences of severe accidents.