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How many people died as a result of the Fukushima nuclear disaster?
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Did the Fukushima incident involve a tsunami?
Yes. The Fukushim nuclear disaster ocurred as a result of damage to the facility from a tsunami in March 2011.
How many nuclear reactors does japan have?
Before the Fukushima Daiichi Disaster, there were 54 operational nuclear reactors in Japan. Three of those melted down, and one had problems that rendered it inoperable. The government has decided the other two reactors at Fukushima Daiichi cannot be restarted. Also, as other reactors have been shut down for maintenance or refueling, they have not been restarted, with the result that now, in early December 2011, only eight Japanese reactors remain in operation.
What happens if there is an earthquake by the nuclear plant?
This question is too broad-- it depends on the size of the earthquake. The one in Japan was so large that it knocked out the power source, which, along with the backup diesel generators being knocked out by the tsunami, created the disaster at Fukushima. However, that doesn't mean every earthquake near a nuclear reactor will result in catastrophe. There are many small or even medium sized ones that happen near/at nuclear reactor sites and nothing happens.
Where there any design changes to current nuclear power plants as a result of the Chernobyl disaster?
A few, yes, but Chernobyl was considered a dreafully designed nuclear power plant from the outset, and few plants would have imitated that design, especially after the disaster.
What part of Japan got hit by the earthquake?
Although all of Japan has been affected, the northern part of the country was hit directly. The city of Fukushima contains nuclear power plants which have been broken as a result.
What was the name of the Soviet nuclear power plant that exploded and is considered to be the greatest nuclear disaster ever?
Chernobyl. And while it IS regarded as the worst nuclear disaster, in terms of long-term consequences, we are actually begining to discover that many of the supposedly radiation-caused illnesses are actually the result of an extremely high level of impurities, especially Lead in the water supply, and not actually the result of radiation poisoning as originally suspected. But, the jury is not in just yet.
What is the difference between a natural disaster and a nuclear disaster?
A natural disaster is the consequence when a natural hazard affects humans whereas a nuclear hazard is the outcome of inproper use of neclear energy. A natural disaster is natural and neclear is man-made.
What is the part of speech is result?
"Result" can be either a noun or a verb. Example as a noun: The result of his awkward attempt was a disaster. Example as a verb: Their awkward attempts usually result in disaster.
What is is the part of speech of result?
"Result" can be either a noun or a verb. Example as a noun: The result of his awkward attempt was a disaster. Example as a verb: Their awkward attempts usually result in disaster.
What are the major flaws that led to the disaster in Fukushima Japan?
According to the International Atomic Energy Agency report, issued on June 1, 2011, there were two major flaws.The possibility of a great tsunami happening was badly underestimated.There was a general lack of effective oversight by the government regulatory agency.There were many, many minor flaws that contributed to the disaster, but most were the result of one or both of these problems.
How many people suvived the Great Depression?
The great depression was not a natural disaster. though it is probable that some people starved to death as a result of it
What explains the position of those who oppose expanding nuclear power plants in the US?
Some opposition to the expansion of nuclear power plants in the US is generated by those who produce power by other means such as coal, oil, and gas. But the major opposition comes from the part of the population that has a somewhat exaggerated fear of nuclear power plants. Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima loom large as nuclear disasters. All three situations were the result of poor design and construction.
