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Was the nuclear power plant blow up a secondary effect of the japan earthquake?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes, the tsunami was much higher than the protective walls. Emergency generators to run rhe cooling equipment became flooded. Reactors 4, 5 and 6 were already shut down, but Reactors 1, 2 and 3 went into meltdown.
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What were the secondary effects of the Japan earthquake in 2011?
The secondary effects of the Japan earthquake were fires, gas line explosions, and a resulting major tsunami, which in turn was responsible for damage to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Destruction to plumbing and sewer system could led to disease due to build up of waste. Additional secondary effects were collapsed bridges and other structures due to destabilization caused by the strong shaking.
What last disaster happened in Japan?
Earthquake....9.9er, Tsunami, and now nuclear leaks.
What happened during Japan's earthquake?
During the earthquake in Japan, a tsunami was created, thousands of homes were destroyed, and one of the nuclear power plants was badly damaged, spreading its radioactivity.
Where did the 2011 Japan Earthquake happen?
The Northeastern coast of Japan . Note: Their Nuclear Power Plants released chemicals into the air because of the earthquake. VERY VERY BAD!!!! (May affect LA)
What country suffered a devastating earthquake and tsunami in March and what catastrophe followed?
Japan, and a nuclear plant exploded
Will the radiation from Japan's Nuclear reactors after the recent earthquake affect South Korea?
It shall not effect another place because of the new location that is caused by such forces as the earthquake caused.
What happened to the nuclear power plant after the earthquake in japan?
they exploded
What effect did the japan earthquake have on the world?
it caused a tsunami which then hit Japan and causes a big nuclear center to blow up and everyone got scared because of the high radiation levels
Was the earthquake in japan caused by an explosion of a nuclear power station?
no it was caused by the tectonic plates the nuclear plant disaster happened because of the earthquake
What is the nuclear plant of Japan crippled by the earthquake and tsunami?
Fukushima 1 Nuclear Power Plant.
How many nuclear power plantS in japan were damaged in earthquake?
lots
What event is happening in Japan?
There was a big earthquake that caused a huge tsunami, and their nuclear generators are overheating, if they explode, japan will be gassed with nuclear waste.
What were the secondary effects of the japan earthquake 2011?
The secondary effects of the Japan earthquake were fires, gas line explosions, and a resulting major tsunami, which in turn was responsible for damage to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Destruction to Plumbing and sewer system could led to disease due to build up of waste. Additional secondary effects were collapsed bridges and other structures due to destabilization caused by the strong shaking.
What were the secondary effects of the Japan earthquake in 2011?
The secondary effects of the Japan earthquake were fires, gas line explosions, and a resulting major tsunami, which in turn was responsible for damage to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Destruction to plumbing and sewer system could led to disease due to build up of waste. Additional secondary effects were collapsed bridges and other structures due to destabilization caused by the strong shaking.
How is the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl related to Japan's earthquake?
They both cuased nuclear melt downs in power plants.
How much of Japan was damaged by earthquake?
An earthquake hit Tokyo and 3 or 4 nuclear reactors went off and there was a tsunami.
Was japan ready for an earthquake of this kind?
No, When this earthquake happened it destroyed nuclear plant and millions died but next time they will be ready.
