Question

Slippery surface between colliding tectonic plates resulted in a huge release of energy into the sea and this resulted in massive tsunami. The 2011 devastating tsunami rolled over many parts of Japan and caused huge damages. The disaster also caused the three reactors at Fukushima nuclear power plant to melt down which released dangerous harmful radiations into the surrounding areas and led to national power shortage. 

(a) What could be the reason for damage in nuclear reactors? 

(b) How did it affect the environment and the people? 

(c) Do you think nuclear energy is a future source of energy?

Answer 1

(a) Breakdown of the power supply and break down of the setup arrangement. 

(b) Leakage of the radioactive materials and their harmful radiations 

(c) The nuclear energy if utilized with proper safety and conditions can certainly help us as a good source