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

Buck, Eugene H. ; Upton, Harold F.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

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

RP-ID  :  R41751
RP-ID  :  R41751_2011Apr15

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 which have arisen about the potential effects of this released radiation on the U.S. marine environment and resources.