{"product_id":"meltdown-earthquake-tsunami-and-nuclear-disaster-in-fukushima-9781626727007","title":"Meltdown: Earthquake, Tsunami, and Nuclear Disaster in Fukushima","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Deirdre Langeland\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Roaring Brook Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Roaring Brook Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Science \u0026amp; Nature - Disasters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeirdre Langeland's \u003ci\u003eMeltdown\u003c\/i\u003e explores for middle grade readers the harrowing story of the deadly earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdown that caused the 2011 Fukushima power plant disaster\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor six days, employees at the plant worked to contain the meltdown and disaster workers scoured the surrounding flooded area for survivors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book examines the science behind such a massive disaster and looks back at the people who experienced an unprecedented trifecta of destruction.","brand":"Roaring Brook Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45355863081111,"sku":"9781626727007","price":1120.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781626727007.webp?v=1767671254","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/meltdown-earthquake-tsunami-and-nuclear-disaster-in-fukushima-9781626727007","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}