Ten years after tsunami, Fukushima cleanup just starting

The video discusses the extensive efforts required to clean up leaking nuclear reactors, which are expected to take 30 years and cost over $76 billion. The focus is on removing nuclear fuel, dismantling reactors, and managing contaminated water. Challenges include the danger of inspecting reactors and the limitations of robotic technology. Japan has already spent $295 billion on recovery, and new technologies like mechanical arms are being tested to aid in debris retrieval. Contaminated water treatment is limited, as it cannot remove tritium.

How long is the cleanup of the leaking nuclear reactors expected to take?

• 30 years

• 20 years

• 40 years

• 10 years

What is the estimated cost of the cleanup work for the government?

• $50 billion

• $100 billion

• $150 billion

• $76 billion

Why is it difficult to know the details inside the reactors?

• Insufficient funding

• High radiation levels

• Lack of technology

• Political issues

What is planned to be tested in 2022 to help with the cleanup?

• A new type of robot

• A mechanical arm

• A new cooling system

• A drone

Which radioactive element cannot be removed from the contaminated water?

• Uranium

• Cesium

• Plutonium

• Tritium