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26 April 1986

The Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant Accident

Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 4, Ukraine

During a low-power safety test, Unit 4 of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant became unstable and was destroyed by explosions and fire. Radioactive material spread across large …

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