Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
The Fukushima Nuclear Disaster occurred on March 11, 2011, following a massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Japan. The natural disasters disabled the power supply and cooling systems of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, leading to the release of radioactive materials into the environment.
In the aftermath, the Japanese government declared a nuclear emergency, and over 100,000 residents were evacuated from the surrounding areas. The disaster raised global concerns about nuclear safety and prompted many countries to reevaluate their own nuclear energy policies and emergency preparedness measures.