Inside Chornobyl, 40 years after the world's worst nuclear disaster
Summary
Forty years ago, a major nuclear accident happened at the Chornobyl power plant in the Soviet Union, now Ukraine. The event was followed by efforts to hide information and clean up the site, making Chornobyl famous for poor handling of nuclear safety.Key Facts
- The Chornobyl nuclear disaster occurred 40 years ago.
- It took place in the Soviet Union, in the area that is now Ukraine.
- The accident is considered the worst nuclear power disaster in history.
- Authorities initially tried to cover up the accident.
- A large cleanup operation followed the disaster.
- Chornobyl became known internationally for poor management and safety failures.
- Reporters Simon Ostrovsky and Amanda Bailly visited the Chornobyl exclusion zone to report on the site today.
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