Fukushima disaster: Robot finds possible melted nuclear fuel
Safi Bello
BBC News ------ An underwater robot has captured what is believed to be the first images of melted nuclear fuel deposits inside Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant, its operator Tepco says.Large amounts of solidified lava-like rocks and lumps in layers were seen underneath its unit three reactor. If confirmed, it would be a major milestone in the clear-up operation.The power plant was hit by a tsunami in 2011, causing the most serious nuclear accident since Chernobyl. More than 200,000 people were forced to leave their homes because of nuclear contamination concerns when three reactors failed at the plant after it was flooded. To learn more click on the picture below to read the article.