Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has suspended an operation to remove a sample of highly radioactive material from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant due to a technical problem. The removal of fuel and debris remains the most challenging aspect of decommissioning the facility, which was severely damaged by a tsunami in 2011.
The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster occurred on March 11, 2011, when an earthquake and tsunami damaged the nuclear power plant, resulting in the release of radioactive materials and the evacuation of residents within a 30km radius. The site still remains largely abandoned, with nuclear control rooms, hospitals, and apartments left untouched. An urban explorer, Lukka Ventures, recently visited the ‘red zones’ around the power plant and captured haunting images that reveal the area’s decline. Despite Lukka’s efforts to document the site, many questions remain unanswered, and scientists continue to work on decommissioning the plant, which still contains over 880 tons of radioactive fuel.
