Fukushima Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
When
A
2011
2
Q
Magnitude
A
9.0
3
Q
what type of plate boundary
A
destructive
4
Q
What did it cause
A
Tsunami
5
Q
how many reactors melted down
A
3
6
Q
how many were evacuated
A
160,000
7
Q
how many displaced
A
470,000
8
Q
cost
A
$200 billion
9
Q
how many killed
A
2000
10
Q
long term impacts
A
Soil contamination made farming unsafe in many areas.
Fukushima’s rice, fruits, vegetables, and seafood were boycotted for years, even after safety levels were confirmed.
Many farmers and fishermen lost their livelihoods, with some switching careers or never recovering.
Renewable energy projects to rebrand the region
