The Magnitude 9.1 Meltdown at Fukushima

Explore the harrowing events of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in this 34-minute conference talk from RubyConf 2022. Delve into the sequence of events that unfolded on March 11, 2011, when a magnitude 9.1 earthquake struck Tōhoku, Japan, followed by a devastating tsunami. Learn about the automatic safety measures that initially engaged, the subsequent loss of power, and the unprecedented challenges faced by the plant operators. Examine the contrasting responses to the crisis, including the efforts to re-establish cooling, restore instrumentation, and execute emergency venting procedures. Gain insights into the extreme conditions faced by the "Fukushima 50" and the broader implications of the disaster. Analyze the event through process mapping and discover valuable lessons about workplace satisfaction and resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity.