10 years since devastating nuclear disaster, Japan mourns Fukushima

• Published date: 11 March 2021
• Date: 11 March 2021
• Author: Dan Verbin

In the immediate aftermath of the disaster, further explosions from the Fukushima plant released radiation into the air, while emergency crews worked day and night to contain the meltdown. Concern began to mount regarding the extent of damage caused by the earthquake and its aftermath. Fears of mass radiation reaching as far as the shores of North America were widespread at the time.

Besides the death toll from the tsunami, half a million local residents became displaced overnight. According to ABC News, it is estimated that an additional 3,700 residents...