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Yes. That's how the diesel generators were damaged at Fukushima Daiichi, leading to the current crises there. Note that the reactors themselves were not touched by the tsunami because of the containment structures in place.

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What is going on in Japan right now?

An 9.0 earthquake took place last week . which has left japan with many casualties and deaths. As well a nuclear power plants reactor exploded. Fears are that the nuclear radiation can spread and reach Tokyo due to the winds. It also had a large Tsunami.


Did the tsunami in Japan affect the current weather in California?

No. The tsunami did reach California and caused some damage there, but tsunamis do not affect weather.


Who was affected in the japan tsunami earthquake?

10,000 people were lost and because of the nuclear explosion it is possible alot more people are going to die. Its also possible that the nuclear cloud from the powerplant in Japan, it might reach the U.S. Watch any news on t.v. and it can keep you up dated almost every hour.


Which tsunami was the worst Indian Ocean or Japan tsunami?

The Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004 is often considered the worst in terms of overall impact, as it resulted in approximately 230,000 to 280,000 deaths across multiple countries, including Indonesia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. In contrast, the Japan tsunami of March 2011 caused around 18,500 deaths and significant destruction, primarily in Japan. While the Japanese tsunami had devastating effects and triggered a nuclear disaster at Fukushima, the scale and geographical reach of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami make it the more catastrophic event overall.


How far inland did the tsunami reach in Japan?

The 2011 tsunami reached inland up to 10 kilometers in some areas of Japan. The extent of inland penetration varied based on factors such as topography and elevation.


How long does it take for a tsunami from japan to reach California?

maybe about three hours or so after it hits hawaii...


How high can tsunami waves reach during a tsunami event?

Tsunami waves can reach heights of over 100 feet during a tsunami event.


What is the efficency of a nuclear power plant?

Mechanical and heat losses in the generating plant aside, the current generation of Light Water Reactors is about 33%. Newer technologies such as Supercritical Water Reactors can reach efficiencies of up to around 45%.


Will the nuclear explosion reach Vietnam?

I assume you are talking about the current situation in Japan, in which case there is no surety that the reactors will degrade fully, much less detonate. Second, were they to create a catastrophic explosion, there is no way the blast itself would reach Vietnam. There would be, however, a fairly good chance that offset radiation or even a portion of the fallout from such an explosion could reach continental asia, depending on the wind conditions.


How long did it take the japan tsunami to reach USA?

The Japan tsunami that occurred in 2011 took approximately 9-10 hours to reach the USA, particularly the west coast of the United States. The wave traveled across the Pacific Ocean at an average speed of about 500-600 miles per hour.


How fast was the tsunami in Japan?

About 525 mph. Faster than a jet plane. It took about 10 hours to reach the west coast of North America.


What will you do if tsunami is following you?

I will run as fast as i can and go into the place where tsunami will not reach.