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VisitTEPCO Extracts Nuclear Fuel Debris from Fukushima No. 2 Reactor
Nov 2, 2024, 01:16 PM
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO) has successfully extracted nuclear fuel debris from the No. 2 reactor at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant. This marks the first time debris has been captured for removal purposes since the plant's meltdown. The operation involved the use of a robot and a claw-like device to retrieve the melted fuel. This development is part of TEPCO's ongoing efforts to address the aftermath of the 2011 disaster.
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