Nuclear Reactor Accidents
When discussing nuclear reactor accidents, incidents like Three Mile Island, Fukushima, or Chernobyl often come to mind.
However, there have been other accidents that received less publicity. One such incident is the Windscale fire in October 1957, which occurred during the Cold War era, starting in the 1940s.
An interesting fact is the existence of the International Nuclear Event Scale, similar to the Richter scale, used to measure the severity of nuclear events. The scale ranges from 0, indicating a minor incident, to 7, representing major accidents like Chernobyl or Fukushima.
Notably, Three Mile Island and the Windscale fire were both classified as level 5 events on this scale.
The International Nuclear Event Scale helps to categorize the severity of nuclear accidents, providing a clearer understanding of their impact.
Author's summary: Exploring lesser-known nuclear reactor accidents.
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