Japanese fishing boat contaminated with radioactive fallout during 1954 Castle Bravo hydrogen bomb test

The transcript describes a radioactive incident involving a Japanese fishing boat, the Fortunate Dragon, which was exposed to radioactive ash following an H Bomb explosion. Despite being outside the designated safe area, the boat and its crew were affected by the fallout, unaware of the deadly nature of the ash.

What was the immediate consequence of the nuclear explosion described in the video?

• A large fire broke out.

• A tsunami was triggered.

• Radioactive particles descended on a fishing boat.

• The sea level rose significantly.

Where was the Fortunate Dragon located during the explosion?

• Inside the designated safe area.

• Near the epicenter of the explosion.

• Far outside the designated safe area.

• In a harbor.

How far was the designated safe area from the explosion site?

• 150 miles

• 50 miles

• 75 miles

• 100 miles

What was the crew's reaction to the radioactive ash?

• They reported it to the authorities.

• They were aware of the danger and took precautions.

• They immediately evacuated the area.

• They were unaware of the nature of the ash.

How many crew members were on the Fortunate Dragon?

• 45

• 30

• 23

• 15