Inside Japan's Nuclear Meltdown: The Untold Story

💪The earthquake and tsunami caused the nuclear plant's cooling systems to fail, leading to a nuclear meltdown.

👩‍🚀Workers improvised and used scavenged batteries to restore power and prevent an explosion.

⚠️The release of radioactive gases was authorized to protect the containment vessel, despite the risks.

⚖️The engineers discovered that the fuel rods had started to melt, leading to a catastrophic situation.

🌍The prime minister personally visited Fukushima to assess the situation and address the crisis.

What caused the nuclear meltdown at Fukushima?

—The nuclear meltdown was caused by the failure of the plant's cooling systems due to an earthquake and tsunami.

How did the workers restore power without electricity?

—The workers used scavenged batteries to restore power and prevent an explosion.

Why was the release of radioactive gases authorized?

—The release of radioactive gases was authorized to protect the containment vessel from an explosion.

What did the engineers discover about the fuel rods?

—The engineers discovered that the fuel rods had started to melt, leading to a nuclear catastrophe.

Who personally visited Fukushima to address the crisis?

—The prime minister personally visited Fukushima to assess the situation and address the crisis.

00:09The video covers the untold story of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, one year later.

01:40The earthquake and tsunami caused the cooling systems to fail at the nuclear plant, leading to a nuclear meltdown.

12:53The workers improvised and used scavenged batteries to restore power and prevent an explosion.

16:59The release of radioactive gases was authorized to protect the containment vessel, despite the risks involved.

15:46The engineers discovered that the fuel rods had started to melt, leading to a catastrophic situation.

18:07The prime minister personally traveled to Fukushima to assess the situation and address the crisis.