Fukushima | Chernobyl | |
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Wikipedia | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fukushima_I_nuclear_accidents | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chernobyl_disaster |
INES Level | 7 | 7 |
Initial cause | Earthquake/tsunami lead to failure of the reactor cooling systems | Operating errors |
Incident | Core meltdown | Graphite moderator of the reactor enter in contact with air |
Consequences | Radioactive smoke released | Radioactive smoke spread over europe |
Event starting date | 2011-03-11 14:46 JST | 1986-04-26 01:23:45 Moscow Time |
Nearby evacuation starting date | 2011-03-11 19:03 | 1986-04-27 14:00:00 |
Estimation of population evacuated | 200000 | 200000 |
Evacuation before contamination | Yes | No |
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