Chernobyl, ukraine

On April 26, 1986, at precisely 1:24 A.M. , the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded, releasing large amounts of radioactivity into the environment.

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The explosion that occurred was not a nuclear explosion such as would occur with an atomic bomb.

"The Chernobyl accident led to extensive relocation of people, loss of economic stability, and long-term threats to health in current and possibly future generations."

"The biggest human tragedy is that the accident changed how people think about their lives and future", says Dr. David Marples, a history professor at the University of Alberta.

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Over two decades after the accident, levels of radiation are still so high in
some areas that no native food can be grown or consumed. People survive on food that is shipped in
from safe areas.

Radiation-
caused disorders, including cancer, have been documented
in this population.

The Ukrainian government launched a program to clear the Chernobyl site by 2065.

CItations

• "Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station." Environmental Encyclopedia. Gale, 2011. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 15 Apr. 2015.
• "Chernobyl accident - Ukraine: 1986." When Technology Fails. Ed. Neil Schlager. Gale Research, 2008. Student Resources in Context. Web. 21 Apr. 2015.

CITATIONS

• Chernobyl Vehicles. Digital picture. Haunting Pictures of Abandoned Chernobyl N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Apr. 2015.