The Fukushima 2011 Disaster
AUTHOR | Eisler, Ronald |
PUBLISHER | CRC Press (12/15/2012) |
PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
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.
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ISBN-13:
9781466577824
ISBN-10:
1466577827
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Unsewn / Adhesive Bound)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
150
Carton Quantity:
38
Product Dimensions:
6.10 x 0.50 x 9.40 inches
Weight:
0.80 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Maps,
Table of Contents,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Environmental Science (see also Chemistry - Environmental)
Science | Disasters & Disaster Relief
Science | Physics - Nuclear
Dewey Decimal:
363.179
Library of Congress Control Number:
2012036516
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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.
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