Asahi Shimbun editorial: Threat posed by volcanic eruptions to nuclear plants must be carefully examined

An Asahi Shimbun editorial begins:

"Now is the time to rethink the risk of operating nuclear power plants in Japan, which is one of the most volcanically active countries in the world.

Kyushu Electric Power Co. is currently aiming to restart the operations of idled reactors in its Sendai nuclear power plant in Kagoshima Prefecture. However, in the Nuclear Regulation Authority's inspection process on whether to permit the restarts, the possible consequences of volcanic eruptions in surrounding areas is attracting attention..."

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