“Fukushima’s first reactor melts down completely” via Pravda.ru

The fuel rods of the first reactor of Japan’s troubled Fukushima-1 nuclear power plant have melted down completely. The total meltdown took place because the rods were not covered with water fully.

To all appearance, the melted mass is currently resting on the bottom of the reactor, under the water. The mass is being cooled, TEPCO officials said Thursday.

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