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FukushimaChernobyl
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INES Level77
Initial causeEarthquake/tsunami lead to failure of the reactor cooling systemsOperating errors
IncidentCore meltdownGraphite moderator of the reactor enter in contact with air
ConsequencesRadioactive smoke releasedRadioactive smoke spread over europe
Event starting dateMar. 11th 2011 2:46 PM JSTApr. 26th 1986 1:23:45 AM Moscow Time
Nearby evacuation starting dateMar. 11th 2011 7:03 PMApr. 27th 1986 2:00:00 PM
Estimation of population evacuated200,000200,000
Evacuation before contaminationYesNo