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Fukushima Daiichi Reactor

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

The Fukushima Daiichi Reactor refers to a nuclear power plant located in Japan that experienced a severe accident following the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. The disaster resulted in multiple reactor meltdowns, release of radioactive materials, and significant environmental contamination.

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