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Fukushima Soil Contamination Probed

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the unless-you-want-giant-beans dept.

AmiMoJo writes "New research has found that radioactive material in parts of north-eastern Japan exceeds levels considered safe for farming. The findings provide the first comprehensive estimates of contamination across Japan following the nuclear accident in 2011. An international team of researchers took measurements of the radioactive element caesium-137 in soil and grass from all but one of Japan's 47 regions. The researchers estimate that caesium-137 levels close to the nuclear plant were eight times the safety limit, while neighbouring regions were just under this limit."

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  1. Re:...is this supposed to be some big suprise? by DrBoumBoum · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I have to quote each time this topic pops up those two idiots on slashdot on March 16. 2011:

    AnonGCB (1398517) says:

    It's funny because what is happening in Japan is exactly why Nuclear Power is SAFE! An earthquake 7 times more powerful than the biggest it was built for hit, and all that happened to the reactors that didn't shut down cleanly was a small amount of radioactive noble gases, which decay within minutes. Even if the cores DO melt, they're safely contained in ... wait for it... containment chambers!

    Containment chambers indeed! On which kannibal_klown (531544) answers:

    Hey, I know it. But Joe Sixpack is gonna say "But look at their problems now, I don't want that here." Bla bla bla

    Beavis and Butthead anyone?