On Thursday (15th), the Tokyo Electric Power Company of Japan provided further clarification on the cause of the nuclear waste water leakage at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, stating that it was due to human error on Wednesday (7th). Last Wednesday, about 5.5 tons of radioactive contaminated water leaked from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant's water purification system. According to Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO), the leak occurred on Thursday morning in the high-temperature incinerator building while the facility was cleaning and treating contaminated water from the reactor building with the "second cesium adsorption system" to reduce radiation levels in preparation for maintenance. The system is connected to the external wall's exhaust vent, through which the contaminated water leaked. According to TEPCO, two operators from collaborating companies failed to notice the open state of a valve and missed relevant reminder signs before starting t...
The eruption of Mount Merapi in Indonesia has caused the temporary closure of Minangkabau International Airport in Padang City, West Sumatra Province on Friday (19th) due to the impact of volcanic ash. According to reports from Indonesian media, 17 flights and over 2,000 passengers have been affected by the closure of the airport. Recently, there have been multiple eruptions at Mount Merapi, and the volcanic ash has spread to the vicinity of the Adisumarmo International Airport. In order to ensure aviation safety, the airport management department has decided to temporarily close the airport. Original text: In today's society, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives. From smartphones to laptops, we rely on these devices for communication, entertainment, and even work. As technology continues to advance, it's important to recognize its impact on society and how it shapes our behaviors and interactions. Paraphrased text: The modern world heavily relies on techn...