High radiation levels cause Japan to expand nuclear evacuation zone
Posted by JAC on 4/11/2011, 6:46 am
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704662604576256150197787470.html


Japan's top government spokesman said Monday that Tokyo has decided to evacuate all or part of five towns and villages outside the current 20-kilometer evacuation zone around the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, citing the possible risk of long-term cumulative radiation exposure in those areas.

Mr. Edano also said that all schools within a 30-kilometer radius from the plant will be closed.


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