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Essay Galaxy - Chernobyl
Chernobyl
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 accident that was followed by a contamination of the surrounding area by the large quantities of radioactive substances. The specific features of the contamination favored a widespread distribution of radioactivity throughout the Northern Hemisphere, mainly across Europe. A contributing factor was the variation of meteorological conditions and wind regimes during the period of release. Activity transported by the multiple plumes from Chernobyl was measured not only in Northern and in Southern Europe, but also in Canada, Japan and the United States. Only th....
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Number Of Words: 3834 |
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