| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 136 pages) : illustrations, maps (some color) |
| Note |
"A Science Publishers book." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. The earthquake -- 3. The tsunami -- 4. Fukushima nuclear reactor -- 5. Radiation releases -- 6. Radiation monitoring -- 7. Radiation effects -- 8. Mitigation and remediation -- 9. Implications for the nuclear reactor industry -- 10. Concluding remarks. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Subject |
Fukushima Nuclear Disaster, Japan, 2011.
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Nuclear power plants -- Accidents -- Japan -- Fukushima-ken.
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Accident nucléaire de Fukushima, Japon, 2011. |
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Centrales nucléaires -- Accidents -- Japon -- Fukushima (Ken) |
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Japan |
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Nuclear power plants -- Accidents |
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Japan -- Fukushima-ken |
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Fukushima Nuclear Disaster (Japan : 2011) |
| Chronological Term |
2011 |
| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781466577824 1466577827 (DLC) 2012036516 |
| ISBN |
1466577835 (electronic bk.) |
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9781466577831 (electronic bk.) |
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(Hardback ; acid-free paper) |
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(Hardback ; acid-free paper) |
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