Fukushima nuclear power plant
500 metres
1 Reactors 1-4
Damaged by the tsunami, three suffered nuclear meltdowns and hydrogen explosions. The reactors need constant cooling, producing more contaminated water every day.
2 Water storage tanks
Each can hold about 1,200 tonnes of water for a total of 1.3m tonnes.
Fukushima nuclear power plant
Breakwaters
Reactors 1-4
Damaged by the tsunami, three suffered nuclear meltdowns and hydrogen explosions. The reactors need constant cooling, producing more contaminated water every day
Water storage tanks
Each can hold about 1,200 tonnes of water for a total of 1.3m tonnes
400 metres
Fukushima nuclear power plant
Breakwaters
Reactors 1-4
Damaged by the tsunami, three suffered nuclear meltdowns and hydrogen explosions. The reactors need constant cooling, producing more contaminated water every day
Water storage tanks
Each can hold about 1,200 tonnes of water for a total of 1.3m tonnes
500 metres