noun
nuclear disaster
Refers to a catastrophic event involving nuclear materials, such as a reactor meltdown, nuclear explosion, or widespread radioactive contamination.
福島の核災害は多くの人々の生活を変えた。
The Fukushima nuclear disaster changed the lives of many people.
核災害に備えた避難計画が必要だ。
An evacuation plan for nuclear disasters is necessary.
Focuses on radioactive contamination, which is often a consequence of a 核災害.
Compound of 核 (kaku, 'nuclear') and 災害 (saigai, 'disaster').