How did Fukushima change the world?

The Fukushima Daiichi accident has also contributed to a massive global surge in recent years in the development of new nuclear power technologies, including small modular reactors and Generation IV reactors with passive safety features.

How did the 2011 Japan tsunami affect Japan?

The aftermath of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami included both a humanitarian crisis and massive economic impacts. The tsunami created over 300,000 refugees in the Tōhoku region of Japan, and resulted in shortages of food, water, shelter, medicine and fuel for survivors. 15,900 deaths have been confirmed.

How did Japan handle the nuclear problems associated with the tsunami?

Evacuation and sheltering to protect the public significantly reduced potential radiation exposures by a factor of 10, according to UNSCEAR. An ongoing intensive cleanup program to both decontaminate affected areas and decommission the plant will take 30 to 40 years from the disaster, plant management estimated.

What caused the Fukushima tsunami?

— March 11, 2011: A magnitude 9.0 earthquake strikes off the coast at 2:46 p.m., triggering a towering tsunami that reaches land within half an hour. The tsunami smashes into the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, destroying its power and cooling systems and triggering meltdowns at three reactors.

How did the Japanese response to the 2011 earthquake and tsunami?

In July 2011, the Japanese government set a 10-year timeline for recovery with specific targets for clearing debris, restoring infrastructure, and housing. So far, nearly all of the debris from the earthquake and tsunami has been recycled or incinerated.

How did the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami affect the environment?

It resulted in massive loss of life, environmental devastation and infrastructural damage. The disaster also damaged several nuclear power plants, leading to serious risks of contamination from radioactive releases.