
Global Tsunami and Earthquake Events: Recent Developments and Facts
Workers at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant evacuated following a tsunami warning triggered by an 8.7 magnitude earthquake off Russia's coast, reviving concerns about the site which was devastated by a 2011 disaster. The plant still faces significant challenges in decommissioning, including managing radioactive waste and contaminated water, with delays in cleanup plans and ongoing debates about nuclear power's role in Japan's energy future amid seismic risks.