Thousands Who Left Fukushima Face Hardship

tsunami – n. a great sea wave produced by a volcanic explosion or movement of the earth

evacuate - v. to remove a person or people from a dangerous place

zone - n. an area that is different from other areas in a particular way

abandon - v. to leave and never return to (someone who needs protection or help)

diarrhea - n. an illness that causes you to pass waste from your body very frequently and in liquid rather than solid form

peer - n. a person who belongs to the same age group or social group as someone else