2011 Earthquake, Tsunami, and Radiation Release in Japan: Travel Information
On March 11, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake occurred off the east coast of Japan. A subsequent tsunami struck the coast, killing thousands of people and causing serious, widespread damage to the Fukushima nuclear power plant and to buildings, roads, and power lines, particularly along the east coast of the Tohoku region.
In the News: 2011 Earthquake, Tsunami, and Radiation Release in Japan
Last updated: June 30, 2011
2011 Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan: Health Information for Expatriates and Students Living in Japan
Last updated: June 30, 2011
2011 Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan: Health Information for Humanitarian Aid Workers
Last updated: June 30, 2011
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Information on the Japan earthquake and Pacific tsunami from the US Department of State: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_5454.html
Information for Clinicians
Radiation emergencies, information for clinicians: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/radiation/clinicians.asp
Radiation emergency medical management: http://www.remm.nlm.gov/
Managing internal contamination: http://www.remm.nlm.gov/int_contamination.htm
Radiation emergencies: http://www.phe.gov/emergency/radiation/Pages/default.aspx
Articles, manuals, and guides for radiation emergency medicine: http://orise.orau.gov/reacts/resources/default.aspx
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