28 Haunting Photos Of Fukushima, 2 Years Later

Schools and streets remain eerily deserted as workers rebuild the nuclear power plant.

1. As Japan approaches the two-year anniversary of its devistating Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear meltdown, officials are still uncertain when or if 160,000 displaced residents will be able to return home.

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5. The meltdown occurred on March 11, 2011, after an earthquake and tsunami knocked out the plant's power and cooling systems.

6. Radiation gushed into the air, soil and water, forcing out thousands of residents from nearby towns.

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20. On Wednesday, some reporters were granted a visit to the nuclear plant to see how TEPCO is rebuilding.

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