Friday, April 25, 2014

Chilling Photos Of Chernobyl 28 Years Later

Fear and decay in Ukraine.


In April 1986, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine suffered a catastrophic reactor meltdown.


In April 1986, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine suffered a catastrophic reactor meltdown.


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The resulting explosion and fire released large quantities of radioactive particles into the atmosphere.


The resulting explosion and fire released large quantities of radioactive particles into the atmosphere.


Toby Batchelor / HotSpot Media


It is the worst nuclear power plant accident in history in terms of cost and death toll.


It is the worst nuclear power plant accident in history in terms of cost and death toll.


Toby Batchelor / HotSpot Media


The disaster began in Reactor 4 during a systems test, shortly after 1am on Saturday, 26 April 1986.


The disaster began in Reactor 4 during a systems test, shortly after 1am on Saturday, 26 April 1986.


Toby Batchelor / HotSpot Media




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