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What were the primary causes of the Fukushima nuclear disaster?
What were the primary causes of the Fukushima nuclear disaster?
- Earthquake and flooding of the power plant
- Tsunami and power loss (correct)
- Tsunami and reactor malfunction
- Massive earthquake and volcanic eruption
How did the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant's safety systems become compromised?
How did the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant's safety systems become compromised?
- Tsunami waves and reactor malfunction
- Volcanic eruption and internal sabotage
- Tsunami inundation and earthquake damage
- Tsunami flooding and power loss (correct)
What was the role of the external power supply and backup generators at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant?
What was the role of the external power supply and backup generators at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant?
- To cool the cores of the reactors and prevent overheating (correct)
- To provide lighting during power outages
- To trigger a safety shutdown during disasters
- To prevent earthquake damage and tsunami flooding
What were the immediate consequences of the power loss at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant?
What were the immediate consequences of the power loss at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant?
What was the significance of the Tohoku earthquake in the Fukushima nuclear disaster?
What was the significance of the Tohoku earthquake in the Fukushima nuclear disaster?
What led to the sequence of events known as a nuclear meltdown in the Fukushima nuclear disaster?
What led to the sequence of events known as a nuclear meltdown in the Fukushima nuclear disaster?
What vulnerability in the Fukushima nuclear disaster's safety design was highlighted?
What vulnerability in the Fukushima nuclear disaster's safety design was highlighted?
What effect did the Fukushima accident have on population dynamics in the region?
What effect did the Fukushima accident have on population dynamics in the region?
What is the importance of long-term monitoring according to the 'Radiation Effects on Wildlife & Ecosystems' article?
What is the importance of long-term monitoring according to the 'Radiation Effects on Wildlife & Ecosystems' article?
How did radiation transfer affect various organisms in the Fukushima region?
How did radiation transfer affect various organisms in the Fukushima region?
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