ENGLISH

The Fukushima 2011 Disaster

By Ronald Eisler

Book information

Publisher
CRC Press
Year
2013
ISBN
9781466577824, 1466577827
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (4195604 bytes)
Pages
xvi, 136\142
Time added
2013-11-12 04:12:10

Description

On March 11,2011, Japan experienced the largest earthquake in its history, causing massive property damage. This book summarizes and critically analyzes the natural events and human shortcomings responsible for the failure of the Fukushima reactors during the first year following the accident, and governmental and civilian responses to the emergency. It covers the plant's safety history, the tsunami and earthquake, and the implications of the events on the nuclear reactor industry. Read more...

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