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Japan quake: 2nd reactor cooled with seawater to avert meltdown

The last-ditch move indicates that the backup cooling system in a second quake-damaged reactor has failed. Japanese officials say radiation levels at another reactor being pumped with seawater have fallen, but hydrogen gas is building in a third.

 

Explosion at Japan nuke plant, disaster toll rises

Explosion at Japan nuke plant, disaster toll rises

An explosion at a nuclear power station Saturday destroyed a building housing the reactor amid fears that it could melt down after being hit by a powerful earthquake and tsunami.

 

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