Volcanic Activity and Nuclear Security in Japan
Articles from Politique Etrangère
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At the beginning of 2014, Japan experienced the deadliest volcanic eruption on its territory in over a century. The unpredictable nature of the event reignited fears of the risks of nuclear power plants.
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Natural disasters cannot be prevented, but the risks associated with nuclear power can be reduced through human action. As such Japanese scientists and politicians are adopting a strategy centering on prediction and prevention, in order to avoid another Fukushima.
Article published in Politique étrangère, Vol. 80, No. 1, Spring 2015
