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Radiation levels of “several dozens of sieverts” possible near No. 2 reactor

Published: April 20th, 2011 at 1:25 pm ET
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Radiation, aftershocks could slow Fukushima stabilization, Asahi, April 20, 2011:

… At the No. 2 reactor, holes have opened in the suppression pool connected to the containment vessel so repairs will be needed before the No. 2 reactor can be submerged. However, there is the possibility that radiation levels of several dozens of sieverts are present near the suppression pool. Such levels would lead to immediate health problems for workers. ….

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Published: April 20th, 2011 at 1:25 pm ET
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April 20th, 2011 | Tags: , , , | Category: Reactor No. 2
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