In 1986, the world witnessed its worst civil nuclear accident when one of the reactors at the Chernobyl nuclear power station exploded during safety exercises. The consequences of that accident confirmed the dangers associated with radiation. Inhabitants of the villages surrounding the Chernobyl zone have been resettled, and the health of many regularly monitored. However, the full impact of this tragedy will only be revealed as illness, death and the long-term environmental consequences are exposed with time.
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ACMI Identifier
302615
Language
English
Subject categories
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Chernobyl Nuclear Accident, Chernobyl Ukraine, 1986
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)