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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident
11 March 2011
Earthquake and Tsunami Trigger Nuclear Disaster
On 11 March 2011, a devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 9.0 struck off the coast of Japan. The earthquake triggered a massive tsunami that caused widespread destruction and loss of life. The earthquake and tsunami also damaged the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, resulting in a nuclear accident.
The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident was the most serious nuclear accident since the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. The accident released large amounts of radiation into the environment, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people. The cleanup and recovery from the accident is ongoing, and the full extent of the damage is still unknown.
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