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There was no explosion of any kind at TMI. There was a meltdown of roughly a third of the reactor core due to loss of coolant.
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Why is three mile island nuclear plant called three mile island?
Because the power plants were built on an island named Three Mile Island.
We've all heard of the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island but what state is Three Mile Island in?
Pennsylvania
Who was president during Three Mile Island?
The president at the time of the Three Mile Island nuclear incident was Jimmy Carter.
Where and when did the nuclear meltdown at three mile island happen?
The Three Mile Island accident was a nuclear meltdown which occurred at the Three Mile Island power plant in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States on March 28, 1979.
How big is three mile island nuclear facility?
the facility a three mile island takes up most of the island, so it is about 2 or 3 miles square
Why is three mile island nuclear plant called three mile island?
Because the power plants were built on an island named Three Mile Island.
We've all heard of the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island but what state is Three Mile Island in?
Pennsylvania
What media is used in Yvonne Jacquette's Three Mile Island?
Why did Yvonne jacquette draw the three mile island
What radioactive material was released at Three Mile Island?
Krypton-85 (85Kr36) was released at Three Mile Island.
Who was president during Three Mile Island?
The president at the time of the Three Mile Island nuclear incident was Jimmy Carter.
Where and when did the nuclear meltdown at three mile island happen?
The Three Mile Island accident was a nuclear meltdown which occurred at the Three Mile Island power plant in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States on March 28, 1979.
How big is three mile island nuclear facility?
the facility a three mile island takes up most of the island, so it is about 2 or 3 miles square
Did three mile island blowup?
Yes.
What were some important events in 1979?
There were many important events in 1979. The USSR invaded Afghanistan, there was a reactor fire on Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania, and the Sahara Desert experienced snow for 30 minutes.
In what state is Three Mile Island located?
Pennsylvania
Why was Three Mile Island built?
For production of electricity.
What river is three mile island on?
Three Mile Island is in the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania. The nuclear power plant is about 12 miles southeast of the center of the city of Harrisburg.
