The Fukushima 2011 disaster
On March 11, 2011, Japan experienced the largest earthquake in its history, causing massive loss of life and damage to property and infrastructure. This book discusses governmental and civilian responses to the emergency and summarizes and critically analyzes the natural events and human shortcoming...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Boca Raton :
CRC Press
c2013.
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| Edition: | 1st edition |
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| See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009627962506719 |
| Summary: | On March 11, 2011, Japan experienced the largest earthquake in its history, causing massive loss of life and damage to property and infrastructure. This book discusses governmental and civilian responses to the emergency and 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. It covers the plant's safety history, the tsunami and earthquake, and the far-reaching implications of the events on the entire nuclear reactor industry. |
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| Item Description: | "A Science Publishers book." |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (142 p.) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780429101939 9781466577831 |
