The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, which occurred on March 11, 2011, in Japan, is one of the most significant technological failures in modern history. A combination of natural disasters and human error led to the catastrophic event, which has had profound social, environmental, economic and political consequences. This article explores the technological aspects of the Fukushima disaster, its causes, its immediate and long-term consequences and the lessons learned that have shaped the global approach to nuclear energy and disaster preparedness [1]. The Fukushima disaster was triggered by a massive earthquake, the Great East Japan Earthquake, which struck off the coast of T?hoku on March 11, 2011. With a magnitude of 9.0, it was one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded. The earthquake generated a massive tsunami, which, when it hit the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, overwhelmed the plant’s protective barriers and disabled critical safety systems. The primary technological failure occurred when the tsunami waves, reaching up to 15 meters in height, disabled the plant’s backup power systems, including the emergency diesel generators. These backup systems are designed to provide power in the event of an electrical failure, ensuring that vital cooling systems continue to function. Without these cooling systems, the nuclear reactors at Fukushima overheated, leading to the release of radioactive materials.
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