Hiroshima Observations and Effects
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Why was Mr. Tanimoto amazed when he looked out over the city after the bomb?

He saw extensive damage, not just a patch of Koi, and wondered how such destruction could come from a silent sky.

What is Asano Park?

It was an estate by the Kyo River designated as an evacuation area.

Describe the condition of Fr. Kleinsorge's room after the bomb.

A first-aid kit was hanging undisturbed, but his clothes were missing; his desk was in splinters while a intact suitcase stood in the doorway.

What explanation did Dr. Machii give for the destruction?

<p>He thought it was a Molotov flower basket, a self-scattering cluster of bombs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were so many people burned after the bomb?

<p>The people suffered radiation burns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were so many citizens who were hurt unattended by doctors and nurses?

<p>Many doctors and nurses had died or were too badly hurt to work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the estimated casualties just after the bomb hit?

<p>Nearly a hundred thousand people had been killed or doomed, and a hundred thousand more were hurt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was unusual about Mr. Tanimoto's meeting with his wife?

<p>He did not embrace her and expressed relief simply by saying, 'Oh, you are safe.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the people go to the park and to the river?

<p>The park was designated as a safe area and not destroyed, while they went to the river to escape fires and because they were thirsty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were the people nauseated after the bombing?

<p>They felt sick from the gas and suffered from radiation sickness and drinking brackish water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did many people die in the river?

<p>Frightened people pushed closer to escape fire, causing those on the banks to be pushed in by the mob.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mr. Tanimoto's Observation

  • Mr. Tanimoto was astonished by the extent of devastation in Hiroshima, seeing a thick, dreadful miasma instead of expected remnants.
  • He was perplexed by the magnitude of destruction caused by an unseen weapon.

Asano Park

  • Asano Park was located by the Kyo River and designated as an evacuation area for survivors.

Condition of Fr. Kleinsorge's Room

  • Fr. Kleinsorge's room displayed bizarre effects of the bomb with a first-aid kit intact while his clothes disappeared.
  • His desk was completely destroyed, yet a undamaged papier-mache suitcase remained conspicuously upright in the doorway.

Dr. Machii's Explanation

  • Dr. Machii initially believed the destruction resulted from a Molotov flower basket, a type of self-scattering bomb.

Radiation Burns

  • Early on, there were few fires, but many individuals suffered severe radiation burns due to the bomb's effects.

Lack of Medical Assistance

  • A significant shortage of medical personnel occurred; out of 150 doctors, 65 were dead and many nurses were either dead or too injured to assist.

Casualty Estimates

  • The bomb claimed nearly 100,000 lives instantly in a city of 245,000 and caused injuries to an additional 100,000 individuals.

Mr. Tanimoto's Reunion with His Wife

  • Mr. Tanimoto's reunion was emotionally draining; he did not embrace his wife but simply acknowledged her safety.

Movement to Parks and Rivers

  • Survivors fled to parks and the river, believing parks were safe due to less bombing, while seeking refuge from uncontrollable fires and to quench their thirst.

Nausea Among Survivors

  • Many felt nauseated, attributing their sickness to gas released by the bomb, when in reality they suffered from radiation sickness and brackish water consumption.

Tragedy at the River

  • Panic led to overcrowding at the river, resulting in people being pushed into the water as they attempted to escape the raging fires.

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Explore Mr. Tanimoto's chilling observations and other key incidents following the Hiroshima bombing. Understand the condition of survivors, the aftermath of destruction, and the baffling explanations given by doctors on the scene. This quiz invites you to reflect on the profound impact of that tragic event.

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