Scientists to map radioactive contamination in Fukushima (Large comprehensive project - K)

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Scientists to map radioactive contamination in Fukushima
2011/04/29


Researchers are planning to create a detailed map showing levels of radioactive contamination around the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant.

About 300 experts from Osaka University, Hiroshima University, the University of Tokyo and other academic and research institutions will start collecting soil samples in May at up to 10,000 locations in 1,500 designated areas, mainly in Fukushima Prefecture, to create a soil-pollution map.

The map will be designed primarily to help designate evacuation areas.

The science ministry intends to use the map as a picture of the situation concerning radioactive pollution in areas around the crippled plant

The project was formed on the initiative of three scientists:...

http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201104280200.html

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