S11·E6 Meltdown at Three Mile Island
- Episode
- Season 11, Episode 6
- Air Date
- February 22, 1999
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
At 4:00am on March 28, 1979, a reactor at the Three Mile Island nuclear power facility near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania suddenly overheated, releasing radioactive gasses. During the ensuing tension-packed week, scientists scrambled to prevent the nightmare of a meltdown, officials rushed in to calm public fears, and thousands of residents fled to emergency shelters. Equipment failure, human error, and bad luck would conspire to create America's worst nuclear accident.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 11 Episode 6 of American Experience air?
Season 11, Episode 6 ('Meltdown at Three Mile Island') originally aired on February 22, 1999.
How long is Season 11 Episode 6 ('Meltdown at Three Mile Island')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 11 Episode 6?
At 4:00am on March 28, 1979, a reactor at the Three Mile Island nuclear power facility near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania suddenly overheated, releasing radioactive gasses. During the ensuing tension-packed week, scientists scrambled to prevent the nightmare of a meltdown, officials rushed in to calm pub...
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