Q. Is there still radiation in Hiroshima and Nagasaki? (2024)

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Q. Is there still radiation in Hiroshima and Nagasaki? ›

The radiation in Hiroshima and Nagasaki today is on a par with the extremely low levels of background radiation

Originally Answered: Is there any radiation still present at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, from the atomic bombs dropped there in 1945? No. Radiation levels in both cities have long been indistinguishable from background.

In contrast with Hiroshima, where a nuclear bomb exploded in the air, Chernobyl's event was akin to a “dirty bomb.” Over a broad area, it released nuclear fuel and longer-lasting byproducts. Due to the severe and long-lasting contamination, most of Pripyat is still deserted today.

The restoration process took approximately two years and the city's population, which had dwindled to about eighty thousand after the bombing, doubled in a short time.

Although the dangerous radiation levels will subside rapidly over the first few days, residual radiation from the long half-life fission products (such as 90Sr, 106Ru, 137Cs, 147Pm, and 155Eu) will become the main contributions to exposure (after about 10 years).

Past Results and Future Studies

No statistically significant increase in major birth defects or other untoward pregnancy outcomes was seen among children of survivors.

Based on the observed residual radioactivity at intervals following the bombing, Warren (1945) has estimated that the maximum irradiation due to residual radioactivity was in Hiroshima during the first 60 days following the bombing the equivalent of 4.2r, and in Nagasaki during the first 47 days, the equivalent of 14.2 ...

f*ckushima is the most radioactive place on Earth. A tsunami led to reactors melting at the f*ckushima nuclear power plant. Even though it's been nine years, it doesn't mean the disaster is behind us. The Japanese government is actually thinking about dumping radioactive water in the Pacific.

Chernobyl will be habitable again in about 20,000 years due to the long-lasting effects of ground absorption of radiation. Visiting Chernobyl is now considered safe, but there are still risks associated with touring due to the structural instability of the ruins.

The Chernobyl nuclear accident was caused by an unfortunate co*cktail of human error and flawed reactor design. It was the worst nuclear disaster in history, releasing more than 400 times as much radioactive material as the Hiroshima atomic bomb.

How did Japan clean up after the atomic bomb? ›

After the second atomic bomb was dropped, Japan surrendered and left a large mess to clean up throughout the Pacific theater. To help aid in the process, the United States set up a form of government in Hiroshima to help rebuild the city and give jobs to the people who were struggling to find work.

However, since the bombs were detonated so far above the ground, there was very little contamination—especially in contrast to nuclear test sites such as those in Nevada. In fact, nearly all the induced radioactivity decayed within a few days of the explosions.

In 1958, the population of Hiroshima reached 410,000, finally exceeding what it was before the war. It is currently a major urban center with a population of 1.12 million people. Major industries in Hiroshima today are machinery, automotive (Mazda) and food processing.

Anyone up to a few miles away would suffer third-degree burns. People up to 53 miles away could experience temporary blindness. Fires would tear through the wreckage. Emergency services would struggle to support survivors in the immediate vicinity of the blast.

An improvised nuclear device can have the same destructive force as 10,000 tons of TNT and would do catastrophic damage if it exploded in New York City. A nuclear explosion could destroy many buildings within a half mile from where it exploded.

The best locations are underground and in the middle of larger buildings. While commuting, identify appropriate shelters to seek in the event of a detonation. Outdoor areas, vehicles and mobile homes do NOT provide adequate shelter. Look for basem*nts or the center of large multi-story buildings.

The radiation in Hiroshima and Nagasaki today is on a par with the extremely low levels of background radiation (natural radioactivity) present anywhere on Earth. It has no effect on human bodies.

The answer is a definitive no. After the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombs, residual radiation was left behind but this declined rapidly. According to the city of Hiroshima local government website, research has indicated that 80 percent of residual radiation was emitted within 24 hours of the bombing.

Contamination with radioactive caesium, with a half-life of up to around 30 years, remains in the environment for a long time. It is principally responsible for the increased radiation levels still present in the area around f*ckushima.

Today, the Exclusion Zone is one of the most radioactively contaminated areas in the world and draws significant scientific interest for the high levels of radiation exposure in the environment, as well as increasing interest from tourists.