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Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster Details

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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?

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?

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?

Meltdowns in multiple reactors and cooling system failure Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Tohoku earthquake in the Fukushima nuclear disaster?

It directly caused the meltdown of multiple reactors Signup and view all the answers

What led to the sequence of events known as a nuclear meltdown in the Fukushima nuclear disaster?

Loss of coolant in the reactor caused the fuel rods to overheat and release radioactive gases Signup and view all the answers

What vulnerability in the Fukushima nuclear disaster's safety design was highlighted?

Inadequacy of safety measures at nuclear power plants Signup and view all the answers

What effect did the Fukushima accident have on population dynamics in the region?

Fluctuations and shifts influenced by radiation-induced changes Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of long-term monitoring according to the 'Radiation Effects on Wildlife & Ecosystems' article?

To understand the evolving impact of radiation on ecosystems Signup and view all the answers

How did radiation transfer affect various organisms in the Fukushima region?

Radiation bioaccumulated in various organisms, affecting species at different trophic levels Signup and view all the answers