After the devastating earthquake in Japan on March 11 and the subsequent tsunami was recorded at the NPP series of accidents caused by failure of the cooling system. As a result of the incidents revealed several leaks of radiation, forcing authorities to evacuate people from the 20-kilometer zone around the station. She later appeared information about the discovery in some parts of Japan, the radioactive elements, in particular, isotopes of iodine and cesium in the air, sea and drinking water, as well as in products. "Sailing Ship" Hope "is sent to the expedition, which will be held under the auspices of the Russian Geographical Society. On board the ship – the scientists who for 27 days will take samples of water, air and analyze for the presence of radionuclides, "- a spokesman said. According to him, research specialists on board the "Hope" will complement the work of scientists who went to the area of Fukushima at a scientific vessel "Pavel Gordienko," April 22. This will allow more detail to assess the state of the radiation background in the Japan Sea, as well as keep track of possible dynamics in the area after the events in the Japanese nuclear power plant. Program voyage of "Hope" is compatible with research scientists on board the "Paul Gordienko. Specialists tend to spend a full monitoring of the environment in the Japan Sea, taking into account the fact that the wind speed and direction, as well as trends can change, "- said the source. He added that the boat "Hope" will return from a voyage on May 30, then probably go to a training voyage to the seaside village of Plastun. Then, the frigate will begin repairs to prepare for the Pacific voyage, dedicated to the 2012 APEC summit. As previously reported, the first phase of the expedition of the Russian Geographical Society on the scientific vessel "Pavel Gordienko" will last 24 days. It runs from Vladivostok in the Strait between the Japanese islands of Honshu and Hokkaido, and then along the Kuril Islands to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the control of radiation situation. At this stage focuses on studying the movement of radioactive substances, hydro-meteorology. In the second stage, which is expected to begin in August, scientists will be engaged in the study of ecosystems, living organisms. The expedition will be attended by scientists of the Far Eastern Hydrometeorological Research Institute (DVNIGMI), employees of Typhoon Committee for Hydrometeorology, St. Petersburg Institute of Radiation Hygiene after Ramzaeva, Rospotrebnadzor, the Radium Institute of the Khlopina Emergency Technical Center Federal Atomic Energy Agency experts Gosakvaspasa Emergency Situations Ministry. In the biography of the marine sailboat "Hope" – dozens of expeditions and voyages across the oceans. In 2003, the frigate sailed from Vladi run-off round the world tour, dedicated to 200 anniversary of the first voyage around the world of Russian sailors under the supervision of Ivan Kruzenstern and Yuri Lisiansky. 14 months boat, breaking the nearly 45,000 nautical miles and visited 30 ports in 20 countries. "Hope" – multiple winner and winner of international sailing races. Earthquake in Japan: all news
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