TOKYO: Japan’s Shika nuclear plant experienced three-meter tsunami waves following the recent 7.5-magnitude earthquake in the central Ishikawa region.
The waves, recorded 20 minutes after the quake, posed no damage to the plant, thanks to its elevation of 11 meters above sea level and a four-meter seawall installed after the Fukushima disaster.
The earthquake, which killed at least 203 people, raised concerns about the risks associated with nuclear power in Japan.
While minor damage was reported at other nuclear plants, operators assured there was no environmental danger.
Over 3,500 people remain isolated, with thousands in shelters, households without water, and power outages affecting more than 15,000.
