Summary:
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Robot Mission Initiated
A robot has entered a damaged reactor at Fukushima to start removing melted fuel debris. This operation is a critical step in the decades-long process of decommissioning the plant and managing radioactive material. -
Small Scale Operation
The robot will collect less than 3 grams of debris to gather essential data about the reactor cores. The total amount of molten fuel in the three reactors is estimated at 880 tons. -
Extended Timeline
The decommissioning process is expected to take 30-40 years, but some experts believe it could extend to 100 years. Alternative approaches like entombment are not feasible due to Fukushima’s unique challenges.
Read more at: AP News
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