Three Mile Island

Three Mile Island refers to a nuclear power plant near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where a significant accident occurred on March 28, 1979. A cooling system failure led to a partial meltdown of one reactor, resulting in the release of a small amount of radioactive gases. This incident raised public concern about nuclear safety and the potential risks associated with nuclear power. It sparked widespread debate over nuclear energy regulations and led to changes in safety protocols in the industry, while ultimately no deaths or injuries were directly linked to the event.