Radiation, rust seen in tsunami-hit Japan reactor

The first look inside one of Japan’s tsunami-hit nuclear reactors showed radiation, steam and rusty metal surfaces scarred by 10 months’ exposure to high temperatures and humidity. The steam-blurred photos taken by remote control Thursday found none of the reactor’s melted fuel but confirmed stable reactor temperature and showed no major damage or ruptures caused [...]

Corrosion a worry for Japanese refineries

The earthquake and ensuing tsunami that struck Japan on March 11 took untold thousands of lives and caused billions of dollars of damage – and for certain businesses, like oil refiners, the worst may be yet to come. That’s because the vast amounts of seawater that crashed ashore on the eastern edge of the island [...]