SimplyInfo.org; Fukushima 11th Anniversary Report
Our annual report on the Fukushima disaster is out. We look at the long-term impact, a new understanding of the
Read moreOur annual report on the Fukushima disaster is out. We look at the long-term impact, a new understanding of the
Read moreCourt-appointed lawyers representing the victims of the Fukushima nuclear disaster appealed the original ruling in the criminal negligence case against
Read moreThe waste building at Fukushima Daiichi, also known as the “process main building” was implemented to hold highly contaminated water
Read moreNotch tanks at Fukushima Daiichi are a group of rectangular water tanks with an appearance similar to a dumpster. These
Read moreTEPCO has completed work to address the leakage of contaminated reactor water into the main building for unit 3. Raised
Read moreThis is a follow up report on the earthquake that took place on 2.13.21. A strong aftershock hit the plant
Read moreA 7.3 earthquake was reported in the late hours of the evening Saturday night in Japan. Throughout the following hours
Read moreFukushima unit 3 will have contaminated water removed from the suppression chamber to help improve the earthquake resistance of the
Read moreThe details of the equipment and process for initial fuel removal at unit 2 have been further refined. Most of
Read moreAn inspection of unit 2’s spent fuel pool has been completed. This is what they found. The work was completed
Read moreThe upper half of the unit 1-2 vent tower has been cut down and the vent pipe has been capped.
Read moreTEPCO announced that work to prepare unit 1 for a new containment inspection has been completed. This work has been
Read moreThis is one section of our annual report, the full report can be found here. We will be posting a
Read moreThe type of tyvek suit workers use at Fukushima Daiichi is suddenly in short supply world wide. The same air
Read moreThe new inspections at Fukushima unit 3 by Japan’s nuclear regulator (NRA) has raised new questions and brought some old
Read morePlans to inspect inside the containment structure of unit 1 at Fukushima Daiichi has again hit a series of delays.
Read moreMuch anticipated inspection inside unit 1 containment.
Read moreThe “muscle robot” technology developed to potentially remove fuel debris from reactors at Fukushima Daiichi is being given a test
Read moreThe unit 1-2 vent tower at Fukushima Daiichi is the most dangerous location on site outside of the reactor buildings.
Read moreA number of new events tied to unit 1 have taken place. These lend new insight into the initial disaster
Read moreResearchers developed a 3D imaging system that could be used to located Fukushima’s melted nuclear fuel for under $150 using
Read moreTyphoon Hagibis has mostly cleared from Fukushima Prefecture. TEPCO published a series of reports of water infiltration at the plant
Read moreWe round up recent news from Fukushima Daiichi and related events. TEPCO has continued to delay the completion of a
Read moreDiplomatic relations between the two countries have been problematic in recent years. Fights over WWII human rights abuses, trade disputes
Read moreThe inspection of the unit 1 reactor well began in July, continuing into the end of August. A trio of
Read moreThe first inspection of the unit 1 spent fuel pool has been conducted. Workers found visibility of about 7 meters
Read moreTEPCO has deployed a laser decontamination system at Fukushima Daiichi. This new system is currently being used to decontaminate the
Read moreThe remote cutting rig for dismantling the highly contaminated unit 1-2 vent tower has had three failures since it began
Read moreTEPCO is providing health checks on current and former contract workers at Fukushima Daiichi. The report appears to indicate this
Read moreTEPCO has published new information about units 5 and 6 at Fukushima Daiichi. Work has begun to repair and use
Read moreFukushima Unit 1 has been the site of significant new work on multiple fronts. We outline the new events and
Read moreTEPCO has confirmed new details about the existence of fuel microparticles at the three reactors that suffered meltdowns. Deeper detail
Read moreWork to reduce the risk of the mega float from tsunami is expected to be completed by mid fiscal year
Read moreUnit 2 pedestal containment inspection.
Read moreUnit 1 upcoming containment inspection
Read moreTEPCO plans to have all of Unit 3’s spent fuel removed by this date.
Read moreOriginally scheduled for May 20th. This event has now been postponed to some time in June.
Read moreWe have added a new page to our site. This new page contains the data and specifications for fire engines
Read moreTEPCO recently published a video of the work to remove spent fuel from the unit 3 fuel pool. In this
Read moreTEPCO completed another inspection inside unit 2 containment this week. The newest work involved attempting to move and grasp pieces
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