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Preface
"The 7.6-magnitude earthquake and the 5-meter tsunami are more than that" – in a world of uncertainty, the threat of natural disasters always hangs over the heads of every country. So, how serious is the disaster that Japan has suffered this time?
Earthquake in the Noto area of Ishikawa Prefecture
At the beginning of the new year, the 5.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the Noto area of Ishikawa Prefecture was only the prelude to the disaster. The depth of the epicenter was only 10 kilometers, and the tremor was felt strongly, which had a huge impact on the lives of local residents. The earthquake caused damage to buildings, disrupted transportation, and forced many residents to face emergency evacuations. As an earthquake-prone country, Japan's emergency response to earthquakes has been relatively mature, but the suddenness and intensity of this earthquake still caught people off guard.
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake off the west coast of Honshu
This was followed by an even more intense 7.6 magnitude earthquake that occurred off the west coast of Honshu at a depth of 30 kilometers and was felt over a wide area. The earthquake not only posed a great threat to the lives of local residents, but also triggered a huge tsunami of up to 5 meters, which caused a devastating blow to coastal areas. The tsunami quickly hit coastal areas, destroying houses, flooding farmland, destroying infrastructure, and killing many people in the sudden disaster.
A nuclear power plant transformer caught fire
The effects of the earthquake and tsunami have not stopped, and the transformer fire at the Shiga nuclear power plant has exacerbated an already fragile situation. The safety of nuclear power plants has been a major concern of the international community, especially after the Fukushima nuclear accident. A transformer fire can cause power supply disruptions, which in turn can affect the cooling system of a nuclear power plant and increase the risk of nuclear leakage.
The impact of the Kashiwazaki Kariba nuclear power plant
At the same time, the Kashiwazaki Karirwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture was also affected by the earthquake. Water from the fuel pools of the reactors of the plant's Units 2, 3, 6 and 7 began to overflow, and although the water contained radioactive material, fortunately the water did not flow outside the building, reducing the direct impact on the environment. TEPCO responded quickly and brought the fire under control and ensured the relative safety of the nuclear power plant.
Fumio Kishida's urgent instructions
In the face of this series of disasters, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida quickly ordered government departments to respond to the disaster with all efforts. The government deployed rescue teams to the hardest-hit areas, while emergency evacuation plans were activated to ensure the safety of residents. In addition, the government has issued an early warning for subsequent earthquakes, urging residents in coastal areas to remain vigilant and ready to evacuate at any time. Under Fumio Kishida's leadership, the Japanese government has demonstrated effective crisis management capabilities in an effort to minimize the damage caused by disasters.
Long-term challenges for nuclear power plants
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