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THC 83: James Corbett | Fukushima, The Balance Of Power, & New Alternatives
Reactor 4, Spent Fuel Rod Removal Process
The removal of over 1,500 spent fuel rods from the damaged Reactor 4 building at Fukushima is described as a delicate and dangerous operation. The rods are stored in a pool suspended above the reactor, and any loss of containment could lead to a massive nuclear disaster. The process requires high-precision robotic cranes, though Japanese authorities have blurred certain details in public photos for alleged security reasons.