Fukushima Daiichi

Fukushima Daiichi is a nuclear power plant in Japan that experienced a major disaster in March 2011 after a massive earthquake and tsunami struck the region. The natural disaster disabled the plant’s cooling systems, leading to core meltdowns in three reactors and the release of radioactive materials. The event raised global concerns about nuclear safety and prompted changes in energy policies worldwide. Cleanup and decommissioning efforts are ongoing and are expected to take decades, highlighting the long-term environmental and health impacts of nuclear accidents. The incident remains a pivotal moment in the conversation about nuclear energy.