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 happened to the reactor cores at Fukushima after the tsunami hit?

How did the Fukushima disaster impact the local wildlife according to reports?