The explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power station on Saturday, April 26, 1986, was undoubtedly the world's greatest nuclear accident. While only about 3% of the reactor core escaped, it was enough to kill those near it, and damage food and crops worldwide.
| Date Of Record Release | 2009-04-02 13:58:36 |
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| Description | The explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power station on Saturday, April 26, 1986, was undoubtedly the world's greatest nuclear accident. While only about 3% of the reactor core escaped, it was enough to kill those near it, and damage food and crops worldwide. |
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| Source | Thinkquest |
| Keyword | Chernobyl, Nuclear accident, China Syndrome, Nuclear meltdown, Radiation leak |
| Date Of Record Creation | 2009-04-02 13:50:28 |
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| Date Last Modified | 2010-07-12 20:38:53 |
| Language | English |
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