Pripiat is the abandoned city of Kiev in northern Ukraine. It has a population of 49 thousand, located within the 10-kilometer danger circle of Chernobyl
In this city, which was established in 1970 for the employees of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, an explosion occurred in the reactor number 4 at 01.00 on the night of April 26, 1986.
The reason for the explosion was the design errors in the reactors and the deactivation of the safety system.
This explosion is the first major nuclear accident of the 20th century.
Pripiat with a population of 49 thousand, which entered the 10-kilometer danger circle of Chernobyl as a result of the explosion, was evacuated.
After 30 hours of work, the city was evacuated by a 20 km bus convoy from the surrounding cities.
It is necessary to give some information about the consequences of this disaster: More than 3 million registered people are victims of Chernobyl.
The incidence of thyroid cancer in adults increased tenfold after the accident.
2.5 million hectares of agricultural land is currently unavailable
Disabled births increased by 200% on average compared to affected countries
7.1 million people are expected to experience serious health problems in the future
According to scientists’ estimates, it is thought that no one will live here for another 900 years.
48 thousand years are mentioned for the disappearance of all its radioactive effects.
Finally: Those who want to take a walk in the streets of Pripyat can click here
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