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The Chernobyl disaster began on 26 April 1986 with the explosion of the No. 4 reactor of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant near the city of Pripyat in the north of the Ukrainian SSR, close to the border with the Byelorussian SSR, in the Soviet Union.
Jun 17, 2024 · Chernobyl disaster, accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union in 1986, the worst disaster in nuclear power generation history. Between 2 and 50 people were killed in the initial explosions, and dozens more contracted serious radiation sickness, some of whom later died.
Chernobyl was chosen as the site of Ukraine's first nuclear power plant in 1972, located 15 kilometres (9 mi) north of the city, which opened in 1977. Chernobyl was evacuated on 5 May 1986, nine days after a catastrophic nuclear disaster at the plant, which was the largest nuclear disaster in history.
Discover the history and impact of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster with this ArcGIS web application. You can view interactive maps, scenes, and stories that show the extent of the radiation, the evacuation zones, and the recovery efforts. Learn more about the Chernobyl Project and how you can get involved.
Coordinates: 51.3°N 30.005°E. Satellite image of the reactor and surrounding area in April 2009. The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Zone of Alienation [a] is an officially designated exclusion zone around the site of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor disaster.
Explore the impacts of the Chornobyl nuclear accident on the environment and human health in Ukraine. See maps of radioactive contamination, thyroid doses, and cancer incidence across the territory.
Explore the spatial aspects of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster and its consequences for the environment and population. The project uses GIS-based mapping to present data on radioactive contamination, irradiation, morbidity, and resettlements.
