The nuclear catastrophe at Three Mile Island (TMI) is a watershed moment in the development of the nuclear power industry. It happened at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Station in Pennsylvania, USA, on March 28, 1979. The partial meltdown of the reactor core was caused by a confluence of mechanical failures and human error.

Long-term implications on the nuclear energy business and short-term changes in public opinion about nuclear power both show how far-reaching the TMI tragedy was. As a result, the nuclear power industry came under closer examination, and regulations were altered to address growing fears about the safety and hazards of nuclear power.

You may learn a lot more about the crucial Three Mile Island incident by reading a book about its history. It explores the technical aspects of the disaster, the measures taken to limit its effects, and the reactions of the government and the nuclear industry, as well as the public. Readers interested in the challenges of managing large-scale technical disasters will find the Three Mile Island tragedy enlightening as a case study in risk management, emergency response, and crisis communication.