Japan: High Levels Of Arsenic Detected After Steam Erupted At Geothermal Research Site In Hokkaido

High levels of toxic arsenic were detected in the water after steams erupted during drilling for a geothermal energy development project in western Hokkaido, leaving several people complaining of health problems. This video, filmed on Thursday, July 13, shows steam erupting from a geothermal power generation research site in Rankoshi town. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “@s_hiroshi_kun via Spectee”. NOTE: 2 clips Video Location: Rankoshi, Hokkaido, Japan Video Recording Date/Time: July 13, 2023

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