cover of episode Meltdown at Fukushima | Triple Disaster | 1

Meltdown at Fukushima | Triple Disaster | 1

2022/4/19
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The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant undergoes a drill in response to a simulated earthquake, demonstrating the procedures for reactor shutdown and cooling, highlighting the importance of drills in preparing for real disasters.

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In March 2011, one of the largest earthquakes in history struck eastern Japan, followed by a massive tsunami. This one-two punch then caused a third disaster—a total loss of power at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Employees at the plant found themselves scrambling to cool down the reactors, and avoid a deadly meltdown.

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