International Chernobyl Remembrance Day

                                                          Chernobyl Day

                                                                 


Every year on April 26th International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of this historic nuclear accident.  The day also focuses on the prevention of future nuclear disasters.

On April 26th ,1986, the worst nuclear accident in history took place.  The horrific event occurred in Chernobyl, Ukraine.  This disaster occurred during a safety test on one of the nuclear reactors at the power plant.  A combination of human error and poor design caused the explosion, which resulted in a fire that burned for nine days.  The radiation released into the air contaminated 150,000 square miles in three countries:  Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus.  The radioactive cloud also contaminated food sources throughout Europe.

  • Every year on April 26th, International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of a historic nuclear accident. 
  • The day also focuses on the prevention of future nuclear disasters.
  • On April 26th, 1986, the worst nuclear accident in history took place in Chernobyl, Ukraine.
  • This disaster occurred during a safety test on one of the nuclear reactors at the power plant.

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