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Japan Abandons Nuke Plant Over Radiation .Video.

11 hours ago – AP 1:26 | 28122 views Japan suspended operations to prevent a stricken nuclear plant from melting down Wednesday after a surge in radiation made it too dangerous for workers to remain at the facility. (March 15)…

Nuclear Meltdown and its Effects.Video.

A nuclear meltdown is an informal term for a severe nuclear reactor accident that results in core damage from overheating. The term is not officially defined by theInternational Atomic Energy Agency[1] or by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.[2] A meltdown occurs when a severe…