The Three Mile Island Nuclear Accident Begins
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Chaos and Crisis at Three Mile Island
This chapter details the Three Mile Island nuclear accident of March 29, 1979, focusing on public anxiety and governmental transparency. It illustrates the formation of a dangerous hydrogen gas bubble, the chaotic press conference, and the subsequent evacuation, while emphasizing the lasting impact on trust in nuclear energy and authority.
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