Effects of Radiation from Fukushima Daiichi on the U.S. Marine Environment
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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.
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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.
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Buck, Eugene H.; Upton, Harold F. & Folger, Peter.Effects of Radiation from Fukushima Daiichi on the U.S. Marine Environment,
report,
April 5, 2011;
Washington D.C..
(https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc99054/:
accessed April 23, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu;
crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.