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The disaster starts
http://goo.gl/T8nLM The Nuclear Chernobyl accident began as part of a test procedure. Control rods were lowered, slowing the reaction to half-power. The next stage was to disable the emergency cooling system. Engineers noticed that the reactor was gradually slowing. The power levels rose,which started the water pump, causing the water around the reactor to be drained. Without water the reactor began to overheat. There was a huge surge in power, rods were lowered and a large explosion occured. -
The Real Thing Occured
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Engineer Cliff Robinson arrived at the Nuclear Power Plant and heard the radiation detecor going off. After checking the detector, he was stunned and said, "My first thought was that a war had broken out and somebody had blown up a nuclear bomb." He actually deteced a radioactive cloud from Chernobyl 800 miles away. A reactor of Chernobyl had exploded, throwing radioactive dust and junk everywhere. The event killed 31 people. -
Evacuation
ChernobylChernobylThe evacuation began at 14:00 on 27 April. In order to expedite the evacuation, the residents were told to bring only what was necessary, as the authorities had said it would only last approximately three days. As a result, most of the residents left their personal belongings, which are still there today. An exclusion zone of 30 km (19 mi) remains in place today, although its shape has changed and its size has been expanded. -
Fire Finally Stopped at Nuclear Plant
http://goo.gl/QHzBl http://goo.gl/1DoyK The second explosion to cause the fire, the biggest of the two, shot burning lumps of graphite and reactor fuel into the air. These lumps landed in various places causing many large fires throughtout the area.The fire burned constantly for 2 weeks straight. It was finally put out on May 9, 1986 after several attempts. 5,000 tons of materials were dumped to extinguish it. -
The people who died, had cancer, and were disabled by the Chernobyl Disaster
Deaths: Aprox. 500,000 People
Cancer: Aprox. 270,000 People
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Past WHO activites
WHOAs part of the UN Chernobyl Forum, WHO conducted a series of expert meetings from 2003 to 2005. The experts reviewed scientific evidence on health effects associated with the accident and produced health care recommendations for national authorities. -
International Chernobyl Research and Information Network (ICRIN) project
WHOWHO is currently working to translate the latest scientific information on the consequences of the accident into sound practical advice for residents of the affected territories. This work is part of the International Chernobyl Research and Information Network (ICRIN) project; a joint effort by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UN -
Chernobyl open for tourists
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In 2011, Ukraine opened the Chernobyl area for tours. Just 25 years ago the area was filled with radioactivity and horror-like images, but now it is ready for tourists who want to see and learn more. Anually 6,000 tourists will attend guided tours of the ghost-like town. All tour reservations are to be made 11 days in advance for the 4 hour tour that opens eyes to many radioactive sites.
