In ordering nuclear plant suspension, Hiroshima high court recognizes volcanic risk - The Mainichi

In ordering nuclear plant suspension, Hiroshima high court recognizes volcanic risk - The Mainichi: HIROSHIMA -- Recognizing the risk of a volcanic eruption, the Hiroshima High Court on Dec. 13 ordered the suspension of a reactor at Shikoku Electric Power Co.'s Ikata Nuclear Power Plant -- a decision that could deal a blow to power companies' finances and the government's energy policy, as there are many nuclear plants located near volcanoes.