Six months, spreading across the entire Japan Sea; within three years, North America will be affected by nuclear contamination; over a decade, the entire Pacific will face nuclear pollution.
The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan has started the second round of contaminated water discharge into the sea.
The first round of radioactive water discharge from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has ended, with a total release of 7,788 cubic meters for the first round.
At 13:00 local time, Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station initiates the discharge of contaminated water into the ocean.
The Japanese government announces that it will begin discharging Fukushima nuclear contaminated water into the ocean on the 24th.
The International Atomic Energy Agency states that Japan's plan to discharge nuclear contaminated water into the ocean meets international safety standards.
Injection of seawater into the Fukushima nuclear contaminated water discharge tunnel begins.
Japan officially approves the plan to discharge radioactive contaminated water into the ocean.
TEPCO officially submits the application to discharge contaminated water into the ocean.
The United States supports Japan's decision to discharge Fukushima nuclear water into the ocean.
The Japanese government makes a basic decision to discharge Fukushima nuclear water into the ocean.
Japan's Minister of the Environment advocates for discharging Fukushima nuclear water into the ocean.
Japan's Northeast Coastal Area experiences a magnitude 9 earthquake, causing a nuclear leak at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.
Located at 37°24'11.75" N, 140° 58'45.02" E. On the coast of Okuma Town, Futaba County, Fukushima Prefecture. The first nuclear power plant owned by Tokyo Electric Power Company, with six units, all boiling water reactors.
The concentration of radioactive substances increases, affecting the food chain and fish migration.
Radioactive substances may spread with air currents to nearby areas and even globally.
Radioactive substances settle on the seabed, leading to soil erosion and desertification.
Disrupts the ecological balance, potentially leading to species extinction and disruption of the food chain.
Radioactive substances are prone to produce cell-damaging materials, leading to cancer.
Those exposed to radiation may suffer harm and genetic mutations in their descendants.
Various diseases occur due to lipid peroxidation and other factors.
Diminishes the function of male and female reproductive organs, leading to infertility.
Pay attention to the situation of nuclear water discharge; choose reliable channel foods; reduce contact with affected nuclear areas; maintain a rational and scientific attitude; pay attention to official information and advice; do not spread unverified rumors.