The Fukushima Disaster: Japan's Nuclear Crisis

The video discusses the Fukushima nuclear disaster, one of two Level 7 nuclear disasters, alongside Chernobyl. It details the events of March 11, 2011, when a massive earthquake and tsunami struck Japan, leading to a crisis at the Fukushima Daiki nuclear power plant. The disaster resulted in reactor meltdowns, radiation leaks, and the evacuation of over 300,000 people. While immediate deaths were avoided, the long-term effects on human and wildlife populations are significant. Recovery efforts continue, with some areas reopening in 2022, but challenges remain due to lingering radioactivity.

What is the highest level on the International Atomic Energy Agency's nuclear disaster scale?

• Level 7

• Level 5

• Level 6

• Level 8

What natural event triggered the Fukushima nuclear disaster?

• A tornado

• A hurricane

• A tsunami

• A volcanic eruption

What happened to the backup generators at Fukushima Daiki after the tsunami?

• They were upgraded

• They continued to function normally

• They were knocked out by flooding

• They were unaffected

How many people were forced to evacuate due to the Fukushima disaster?

• Over 100,000

• Over 200,000

• Over 300,000

• Over 400,000

What unusual wildlife phenomenon was reported in the evacuated towns near Fukushima?

• Radioactive wild boars

• Giant insects

• Mutant birds

• Glowing fish