Inside Japan's Nuclear Meltdown
Synopsis
A 15-meter tsunami struck Japan on March 11, 2011, following a powerful earthquake, leading to a crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
Synopsis
On March 11, 2011, an earthquake struck the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant. Workers, including reactor inspector Takashi Sato, faced the urgent challenge of preventing a meltdown. As backup generators activated, a massive tsunami followed, complicating efforts. Fisherman Yoshio Ichida braved 15-meter waves to save his boat. The documentary recounts the chaos, the personal sacrifices made, and the lasting impact of the disaster on the region and its people.
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Why Watch
- Find out how workers faced life-or-death decisions at Fukushima.
- See the emotional toll on evacuees like Norio Kimura.
- Meet fishermen racing against Japan's largest tsunami waves.
Did You Know
- The earthquake on March 11 was the most powerful to strike Japan since records began.
- The tsunami waves that struck Fukushima were about 15 meters high.
- Workers at the Fukushima plant were forbidden by TEPCO from speaking publicly about the disaster.
- Animals abandoned during the evacuation have starved to death in contaminated areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant?
The earthquake was the most powerful to strike Japan since records began.
How high were the tsunami waves that struck Japan after the earthquake?
The tsunami waves were about 15 meters high.
What happened to the animals abandoned by their owners after the disaster?
Animals abandoned by their owners have starved to death, while others roam wild.
What are people saying?
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