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In this episode, we explore the minute by minute timeline of the Chernobyl disaster and its lasting impact on public health. From the 1986 explosion of Reactor 4 to the long-term consequences of radiation exposure on affected communities, we uncover the tragic toll of the accident. We close out the episode with a discussion on disaster preparedness and lessons learned.

Citations:

https://www.atomicarchive.com/science/power/chernobyl-timeline.html (Timeline)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4899336/#:~:text=To%20date%2C%20epidemiological%20studies%20of,%3B%20and%20(3)%20thyroid%20cancer 

https://world-nuclear.org/information-library/safety-and-security/safety-of-plants/chernobyl-accident.aspx