Meltdown: Earthquake, Tsunami, and Nuclear Disaster in Fukushima
Deirdre Langeland
Roaring Brook Press
Deirdre Langeland's Meltdown explores for middle grade readers the harrowing story of the deadly earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdown that caused the 2011 Fukushima power plant disaster
On March 11, 2011, the largest earthquake ever measured in Japan occurred off the northeast coast. It triggered a tsunami with a wall of water 128 feet high. The tsunami damaged the nuclear power plant in Fukushima triggering the nightmare scenario--a nuclear meltdown.
For six days, employees at the plant worked to contain the meltdown and disaster workers scoured the surrounding flooded area for survivors.
This book examines the science behind such a massive disaster and looks back at the people who experienced an unprecedented trifecta of destruction.
DAY 1
earthquake
Friday, March 11, 2011, 2:46 P.M.
Reactor Status
Reactor 1: Fully operational
Reactor 2: Fully operational
Reactor 3: Fully operational
Reactor 4: Shut down for inspection
Reactor...
Praise for Meltdown: Earthquake, Tsunami, and Nuclear Disaster in Fukushima
Praise for Meltdown:
"A well-researched, sharply written, engrossing account of natural and nuclear disaster."—Kirkus, starred review
"An in-depth, scientific approach to explain the disastrous 2011 Tohoku earthquake, deadly tsunami, and tragic nuclear meltdown of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan."—School Library Journal
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