Entity: CHERNOBYL
Chernobyl is a city in northern Ukraine that gained worldwide notoriety due to the catastrophic nuclear accident at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in 1986.
CHERNOBYL
Etymology
The names Chernobyl and Chornobyl are derived from the Russian and Ukrainian words for mugwort, which translate to 'black stem'.
Definition
Chernobyl is a city in northern Ukraine that was the site of a major nuclear disaster in 1986, resulting in widespread radioactive contamination and evacuation of the population.
Historical Context
The Chernobyl disaster occurred on April 26, 1986, when a reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exploded, releasing a significant amount of radioactive material into the environment. It is considered one of the worst nuclear accidents in history.
Cultural Significance
The Chernobyl disaster had far-reaching consequences, leading to the evacuation and resettlement of thousands of people, and sparking debates on nuclear safety and environmental impact worldwide.
Related Concepts
Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, Pripyat, Nuclear Power Plant Accident, Radioactive Contamination
See Also
A city in northern Ukraine that was the site of a major nuclear disaster in 1986, resulting in widespread radioactive contamination and evacuation of the population.