Japan May Create Frozen Ground to Stop Radioactive Leak

Name: Japan May Create Frozen Ground to Stop Radioactive Leak
Uploaded: 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
Duration: P139S
Description: Since an earthquake and tsunami shattered the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant in 2011, radioactive water has been pouring into the sea off the coast of Japan at a rate of 300 tons per day. Jeffrey Brown reports on the revelation made public by plant operator TEPCO and how the Japanese government is reacting to the danger.

Clip: Season 2013 | 2m 19s

Since an earthquake and tsunami shattered the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant in 2011, radioactive water has been pouring into the sea off the coast of Japan at a rate of 300 tons per day. Jeffrey Brown reports on the revelation made public by plant operator TEPCO and how the Japanese government is reacting to the danger.

Aired: 08/08/13

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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