Japan Raises Nuclear Crisis Level To Match Chernobyl

Japanese officials raised the rating from 5 to 7 ? the highest on the international scale. The higher number signifies a "major accident" with "wider consequences" than the previous level, according to the standards scale. Officials say the upgrade is based on the amount of radioactive particles in the atmosphere.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/04/12/135333184/japan-raises-nuclear-crisis-level-to-match-chernobyl?ft=1&f=1007

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