The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, which occurred in March 2011, stands as one of the most significant technological failures of the 21st century. It is a stark reminder of how human-made systems, while designed with safety in mind, can collapse under the weight of unforeseen circumstances. The failure of the Fukushima nuclear plant, caused by a massive earthquake and tsunami, resulted in widespread environmental, social and economic consequences. In this article, we examine the technological failures that led to the disaster, the immediate and long-term impacts and the lessons learned from the incident [1]. On March 11, 2011, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan, triggering a tsunami that ravaged the northeastern coastline. The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, located in the Iwaki region, was severely affected by the disaster. The plant, which had six reactors, was designed to withstand natural disasters; however, the combination of the earthquake and the tsunami overwhelmed its safety systems, leading to catastrophic failures.
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