Researching organisms around Fukushima I power plant
Japanese scientists are studying the effects of nuclear radiation on animals and plants around the Fukushima I. plant.
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A Japanese Ministry of Environment official said scientists are studying hamsters, red pine, a hard-shelled seafood and some other plants in the restricted area with a radius of 20km around the plant. Fukushima I nuclear power, AFP reported.
'They are looking at changes in wild animals and plants after exposure to high levels of radiation. Appearance, reproductive function and chromosomal abnormalities will be well-studied factors , 'the official said.
The Fukushima I nuclear power plant was devastated by explosions and fires after the system cooled its nuclear reactors paralyzed by a tsunami on March 11 last year. (Photo: news.com.au)
According to the official, the team also sown some of the trees and track the descendants of the animals around the factory. The study began in November last year and it is possible that scientists will publish the first report in March.
Fukushima I nuclear power plant, located about 220km north of Tokyo, was devastated by explosions and fires after the system cooled its nuclear reactors paralyzed by the tsunami. March 11 last year. The incident caused nuclear radiation to escape from the factory and spread everywhere. Tens of thousands of people have to leave the area around the factory, leaving many cattle.
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