Effects of Radiation from Fukushima Daiichi on the U.S. Marine Environment

Buck, Eugene H. ; Upton, Harold F. ; Folger, Peter

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Tsunamis;    Nuclear reactors;    Hazardous substances;    Radioactivity;    Marine resources;   

RP-ID  :  R41751
RP-ID  :  R41751_2011Apr05

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The massive Tohoku earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011, caused extensive damage in northeastern Japan, including damage to the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power installation, which resulted in the release of radiation. This report discusses concerns about the potential effects of this released radiation on the U.S. marine environment and resources.