The Fukushima Disaster refers to a nuclear accident that occurred on March 11, 2011, at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan. This disaster was triggered by a massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami, which caused significant damage to the plant’s infrastructure. The loss of power and cooling systems led to the overheating of three nuclear reactors, resulting in meltdowns and the release of radioactive materials into the environment. It became one of the most severe nuclear accidents in history, classified as a Level 7 event on the International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale, the highest level possible. The incident prompted widespread evacuations, ongoing concerns about radiation exposure, and extensive governmental and international responses to mitigate the damage and prevent future incidents. The Fukushima Disaster raised significant questions about nuclear safety, emergency preparedness, and the environmental impact of nuclear technology.
A magnitude-9 earthquake severely impacted northeast Japan, striking Tokyo Electric Power Company’s (TEPCO) headquarters and Fukushima Daiichi. Fukushima reactors safely shut down initially, but external power failure created an urgent…