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.
By:
Ronald Eisler (U.S. Geological Survey (Retired) Potomac Maryland USA) Imprint: CRC Press Inc Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 362g ISBN:9781466577824 ISBN 10: 1466577827 Pages: 150 Publication Date:15 December 2012 Audience:
College/higher education
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General/trade
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Primary
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active