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