When the earthquake and tsunami of Fukushima struck Japan in March 2011, the devastation was compounded by resulting explosions and radiation leaks at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. The earthquake measured 9.0 on the Richter Scale and the wall of water reached 130 feet high, killing 20,000 people. Watch how this disaster connects to Japan's efforts to reshape itself in the 21st century. This video is episode 12 from the series The Rise of Modern Japan, presented by Mark Ravina. Learn more about modern Japan at www.wondrium.com/YouTube Table of Contents: 00:00 Japan's Existential Crisis 03:54 Fukushima Exposes Japan's Fragility 07:22 Nepotism Contributes to Poor Handling of Fukushima 10:15 Fukushima Reveals Japan's Leadership Issues 14:06 Anti-Nuclear Movement Slows Green Revolution 17:41 Addressing Japan's Shrinking Population 21:24 An Optimistic Spin on Japan's Issues ------------------------------------------- Welcome to Wondrium on YouTube. Here, you can enjoy a carefully curated selection of the history, science, and math videos you’ve come to know and love from brands like The Great Courses, and more. If you’ve ever wanted to travel back in time, wondered about the science of life, wished for a better understanding of math, or dreamt of exploring the stars … then Wondrium will be your new favorite channel on YouTube! If you decide you’d like to learn more about what you love, check out the full experience at wondrium.com/YouTube There, you’ll find in-depth answers to everything you’ve ever wondered, with mind-blowing surprises along the way. Your brain is going to love this place! ------------------------------------------- You can also read thousands of articles from the smartest experts in their fields at The Great Courses Daily: www.thegreatcoursesdaily.com And, of course, check us out on all of our social channels: -Facebook: www.facebook.com/wondrium -Twitter: twitter.com/wondrium -Instagram: www.instagram.com/wondrium ------------------------------------------- #FukushimaDisaster #ModernJapan #NaturalDisasters

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