Chernobyl Event

Thirty-five years ago, on April 26, 1986, the largest nuclear disaster in history took place behind the Soviet Iron Curtain.

Thirty-five years ago, on April 26, 1986, the largest nuclear disaster in history took place behind the Soviet Iron Curtain. The event impacted nature, nuclear science, the Soviet Union’s political and economic outlook, U.S.-Soviet relations and, of course, local residents. The ramifications of the Chernobyl event were not confined just to the local area, however; they were felt worldwide. See also Nature Comes Back: 25 Years After Chernobyl.

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Introduction | Chernobyl Event: An Update At 35 Years 1
Introduction | Chernobyl Event: An Update At 35 Years
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Host Angel Malone introduces the panel members, and sets the stage for the discussion on the largest nuclear disaster in human history – the Chernobyl incident. The disaster at Chernobyl caused...