# Bone-Chilling Wasteland Photos Fukushima is Now Available to be Explored on Google Maps By Kyle Towers | Published 2013-03-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasteland-photos References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2013/03/28/google-maps-offers-rare-look-inside-abandoned-fukushima-town/) & [google](http://www.google.com) As the [waste-land photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-town1) display, the aftermath of Fukushima is now open for the public to explore on [Google Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-map-ai-enhancements-google-maps-update-brings-aipowered-exploration). A quick scan through the images will give an eerie and haunting look into what the current state is. It is certainly difficult to look through these images without having an emotional response. The aftermath has left the entire city baron with what little plant life that remains decaying. The [Fukishima disaster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fukushima-united) took place in 2011 and the world is still experiencing the negative effects. It is an example of just how dangerous and volatile nuclear power really is. Either better control initiatives need to take place or humanity needs to just stay away from this destructive power. I hope that no one ever has to go through this again. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Exploring:** Opportunity for virtual reality platforms to create immersive experiences of abandoned and inaccessible locations like Fukushima. - **Safety Measures:** Development of advanced technologies and protocols for handling and preventing nuclear disasters to mitigate the impact on human lives and the environment. - **Renewable Energy:** Increased focus on renewable energy sources as an alternative to nuclear power to reduce the potential risks and negative effects on society. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Virtual Reality:** Virtual reality platforms can develop applications and experiences that allow users to explore abandoned locations like Fukushima, providing a unique perspective and educational opportunities. - **Nuclear Energy:** The nuclear energy industry should invest in research and development of advanced safety measures and technologies to prevent and handle nuclear disasters effectively. - **Renewable Energy:** Renewable energy industries should focus on promoting and developing sustainable energy sources as a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative to nuclear power. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-universe.md) - [Next-Gen Nuclear Power Plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-nuclear-reactor.md) - [Historical Photographic Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/historical-street-view.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Reanimated Power Plant Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manresa-island.md) - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md) - [Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiovisual-exhibition.md) - [Wooden Resilience Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fukushima-united.md)