Nuclear incidents refer to events involving the release of radioactive materials, often due to accidents at nuclear power plants or during the handling of nuclear weapons. These incidents can lead to environmental contamination and pose health risks to nearby populations. Notable examples include the Chernobyl disaster in 1986 and the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011. The severity of nuclear incidents is often classified using the International Nuclear Event Scale (INES), which ranges from Level 1 (an anomaly) to Level 7 (a major accident). Safety measures and regulations are crucial in preventing such incidents and mitigating their impacts on human health and the environment.