Chernobyl
Beginning of paper
Release of radioactive materials
Reaction of national authorities
Radiation dose estimates
Health impact
Agricultural and environmental impacts
Potential residual risks
Conclusion
Introduction
On 26 April 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear power station, in Ukraine, suffered a major accid ....
Middle of paper
.... for the populations of Belarus, Ukraine and Russia, and to some extent they are still suffering from these consequences. Although the radiological impact of the accident in other countries was generally very low, and even insignificant outside Europe, this event enchanted public apprehension all over the world on the risks associated with the use of nuclear energy.
The accident
The Unit 4 of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant was to be shutdown for routine maintenance on 25 April 1986. On ....
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