Behind the serene shadows of lush trees and peaceful grasslands lies the tragic story of a nuclear accident that shook the world in 1986. Chernobyl, a name that now symbolizes catastrophe in the history of nuclear energy.

On April 26, 1986, a routine test at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine turned into an unimaginable disaster. Reactor number four exploded, releasing a massive amount of radioactive substances into the atmosphere. Swift evacuations were carried out, and the residents of Pripyat, the nearest city, were abandoned in an instant.

FACTS :

1. REACTEUR 4 EXPLOSION :

During the night, during a routine test, reactor number four experienced a powerful explosion. This event led to physical destruction and the massive release of radionuclides into the atmosphere.

2. MASS EVACUATION

Over 30,000 people were evacuated within hours of the accident. Pripyat, a city built for power plant workers, became a ghost town overnight.

3. CAUSES AND RESPONSE

The accident was caused by a combination of design flaws and human errors. The Soviet government initially tried to conceal the incident, but international pressure forced them to acknowledge the disaster.

4. EXCLUSION ZONE

After the accident, an exclusion zone with a radius of 30 kilometers was established around the power plant. This area remains off-limits to humans, except for scientists and workers involved in recovery efforts.

5. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Released radiation caused diseases and death in humans and animals. To this day, some areas around Chernobyl still have high levels of radiation.

In the Chernobyl tragedy, a significant amount of radioactive particles was released into the atmosphere due to the explosion of the nuclear reactor. These radioactive substances, primarily iodine, cesium, and strontium, dispersed in the air and deposited in the soil, water, and plants around the affected area. Humans and animals could become contaminated by consuming food that had been contaminated by these radioactive substances.