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Old 08-21-2013, 03:44 PM  
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Japan is fucked: Fukushima threat level increased; tons of radioactive water leak into the ground

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23776345

http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/21/world/...r-leak-warning

http://enenews.com/

1. The severity of the incident at Fukushima was raised from level 1 to level 3 yesterday. There are other leaks as well.

2. The contamination may at any time spread to the Tokyo aquifer, forcing Tokyo to be abandoned.

3. During the extraction process which will begin next year, a slight mistake could cause an above ground meltdown, spewing radioactive ash.

4. Fukushima holds more than 10 times as much nuclear material as Chernobyl did, and 4 of Fukushima's reactors are severely damaged compared with just one at Chernobyl.

5. The thyroid cancer rate amongst children near Fukushima has skyrocketed.

6. Alaskan seals are showing signs of radiation poisoning (although researchers tried to deny it.)

Even a moderate earthquake striking near Fukushima could cause catastrophe.
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