Chornobyl's radioactive particles prove more stable than expected
Four decades on, radioactive dust still contaminates soil around the Chornobyl site, and some debris is proving resilient, offering clues about when trapped material could escape.
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What happened
Explosions at the Chornobyl nuclear reactor scattered debris that still contaminates the soil around the site 40 years later. Some of the radioactive particles have proved more resilient than scientists expected.
Why it matters
The findings offer clues to when the material trapped inside could escape into the environment.
Coverage
- Chernobyl’s Radioactive Debris Is Defying Scientists’ Expectations 40 Years Later (Vincent L)
- After 40 Years, Chornobyl's Radioactive Particles Are Surprisingly Stable (Yahoo News)
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