Three Mile Island Incident

The Three Mile Island incident, occurring in 1979 in Pennsylvania, was a partial meltdown of a nuclear reactor. A combination of mechanical failures, design flaws, and human errors led to a loss of coolant, causing parts of the reactor core to overheat. Although the meltdown was limited and no significant radioactive release occurred, it raised widespread concerns about nuclear safety. The event prompted major safety reforms in the nuclear industry and increased public scrutiny of nuclear power, highlighting the importance of rigorous safety protocols in nuclear technology.