Fukushima Daiichi plant in 2008, 2012

Fukushima Daiichi plant in 2008, 2012

TOKYO, Japan - Photos taken from a Kyodo News helicopter show the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in October 2008 (top) before an accident following the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, and the same plant on Feb. 26, 2012 (bottom).

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  • 2012/3/07 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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  • 2012 Kyodo News
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