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Chernobyl

Site of a major nuclear accident in Ukraine.

Chernobyl Disaster Chernobyl Accident

Chernobyl refers primarily to the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Pripyat, Ukraine. It is infamous for its catastrophic reactor accident on April 26, 1986, which released large quantities of radioactive materials into the environment. The disaster remains the worst nuclear power plant accident in history and led to a significant exclusion zone around the plant.

Etymology

Chernobyl is derived from the name of a nearby village.

Explain Like I’m 5

Chernobyl is a place in Ukraine where a nuclear power plant had a very bad accident in 1986, releasing harmful materials into the air.

Fun Facts

The accident occurred during a safety test
A large exclusion zone surrounds the site
Wildlife has returned to the area

FAQ

What happened at Chernobyl? A nuclear reactor exploded
When did the accident happen? April 26, 1986
What country is Chernobyl in? Ukraine

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

nuclear disaster power plant

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Reactor 4

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Ukrainian history Soviet Union

Indexes

environmental historical event natural disaster

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