As fresh water evaporates, hydrogen gas begins to build inside the reactors at the Fukushima power plant, which could lead to overheating.
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Nuclear Nightmare: Japan in Crisis: Nuclear Meltdown
As fresh water evaporates, hydrogen gas begins to build inside the reactors at the Fukushima power plant, which could lead to overheating.
Added: Apr 28, 2011
Views: 5016 Views
Runtime: 01:56
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