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Fukushima radiation levels rebound as snow melts
Fukushima radiation levels rebound as snow melts
April 03, 2012 By HIROSHI ISHIZUKA/ Staff Writer
Air radiation levels have risen in Namie and other areas around the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant because the spring thaw has increased exposure to contaminated soil, the science ministry said.
Ministry officials said other locations may show similar rises in radiation levels as the snow melts....
April 03, 2012 By HIROSHI ISHIZUKA/ Staff Writer
Air radiation levels have risen in Namie and other areas around the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant because the spring thaw has increased exposure to contaminated soil, the science ministry said.
Ministry officials said other locations may show similar rises in radiation levels as the snow melts....
http://ajw.asahi.com/article/0311disaster/fukushima/AJ201204030035
