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- Mistakes Were Made
- Posted 4 years ago
5 Engineering Failures and Disasters You May Have Never Heard Of
1. Three Mile Island nuclear accident The Three Mile Island nuclear plant is located near Middletown, Pennsylvania. On March 28, 1979, the Unit 2 reactor partially melted down. Although the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island did not result in death, it remains one of the worst engineering failures in American history. Despite the substantial consequences of the accident, it could have been much worse.
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- Blog Post
- Posted 5 years ago
The Worst Engineering Disasters of the 20th Century
Engineers are known for pushing the boundaries of scientific invention and exploration, and leading humanity down the road towards great achievements. However, every now and then, they prove they're only human like the rest of us, making serious blunders.
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