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News and updates about Fukushima

Tsunami waves hit Japan following earthquake

Several tsunami waves hit the northeastern coast of Japan, near the Fukushima nuclear plant, following 6.9 magnitude earthquake.

Tsunami waves hit Japan following earthquake

Japan Shuts Down All Nuclear Reactors A Second Time

Japan is shutting down its nuclear reactors for the second year in a row for reasons connected to “safety standards.”

Japan Shuts Down All Nuclear Reactors A Second Time

Typhoon 'Roke' Smashes Into Japan, Heads for Nuclear Plant

At least 4 people died in a typhoon of 130 mph winds that smashed into Tokyo, heading for the Fukushima nuclear plant.

Typhoon 'Roke' Smashes Into Japan, Heads for Nuclear Plant

Fukushima Upgraded to Chernobyl Status

Japanese authorities raise rating of disaster from 5 to 7 due to worry over radiation effects on health and environment.

Fukushima Upgraded to Chernobyl Status

Fukushima Plant Leaking Radiation Into Sea

TEPCO officials say a leak at the No. 2 reactor at the Fukushima nuclear power plant is leaking radiation into the sea.

Fukushima Plant Leaking Radiation Into Sea

Japan's Creeping Meltdown: Optimism Evaporates

Initial optimism fades as engineers, scientists at Japan's scuttled Fukushima plant realize they've made no headway in cooling exposed fuel rods.

Japan's Creeping Meltdown: Optimism Evaporates