chernobyl

Discusses the Chernobyl nuclear plant disaster, which occurred in the Ukraine in 1986.

Describes several major nuclear accidents, their impact on people and the environment, responses to them, and prevention efforts.

Chronicles the events surrounding the 1986 explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power station, discussing what caused the explosion, how it was dealt with, the dangers it posed to the surrounding area, and the impact it had on the environment.

Presents a comprehensive survey of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in the Soviet Union on April 26, 1986, and examines the radioactive fallout that extended to most of Europe, the Soviet cover-up, and the long-term effects on the people and the environment.