Japan's Fukushima plant workers evacuate after tsunami warning
Summary
Workers at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant were evacuated due to tsunami warnings after an earthquake hit off Russia's coast. No problems were found at the plant during the evacuation. This event recalls the 2011 disaster, where a tsunami caused a nuclear meltdown at the same plant.Key Facts
- All 4,000 workers at Fukushima nuclear plant were evacuated.
- The evacuation happened due to tsunami warnings after an 8.7 magnitude earthquake near Russia.
- No issues were found at the Fukushima plant during the evacuation.
- In 2011, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami caused a nuclear disaster at Fukushima.
- The 2011 disaster led to nuclear reactors overheating and melting down.
- Hazardous material, including nuclear waste, still remains at the Fukushima plant.
- Cleanup efforts will likely take 30 to 40 years and cost around $145 billion.
- Damage from the 2011 disaster led to a large evacuation and ongoing access restrictions in the area.
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