Fukushima Disaster facts
Radioactive materials
Health
safety
100

What two natural disasters caused the fukushima nuclear accident

A big earthquake and tsunami

100

What radioactive substances were released after the incident

Cesium-137 and Iodine-131

100

what health problems can cesium-137 cause

cesium-137 can cause burn burns, cancer, and damage to genes

100

what is a key safety measure for handling radiation

wearing protective gear

200

what makes cesium-137 so difficult to clean up

It stays in the soil and water for decades

200

what are the symptoms of high radiation exposure

symptoms can include Nausea, fatigue and skin burns
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