Explosion at nuclear plant in Japan

Explosion at nuclear plant in Japan Tube. Duration : 2.47 Mins.

After the devastating earthquake off the coast of north-east Japan damaged the cooling system of several reactors at Fukushima's nuclear power facility, a large explosion appears to have blown the external walls and roof off one of the reactor buildings. Al Jazeera's Sonia Gallego reports on what this means for the safety of the plant - and of the thousands of people who live nearby.

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Explosion at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant, at least 4 injured

Explosion at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant, at least 4 injured Tube. Duration : 2.45 Mins.

Follow latest updates at twitter.com and www.facebook.com Japanese state tv has showed pictures of an apparent explosion at the Fukushima nuclear powerplant. Radiation levels there are said to have increased rapidly. The plant has been facing a meltdown after the 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit the country on Friday. RT's Ivor Bennet reports from Tokyo

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