Most dangerous object in the world - Elephant's Foot in Chernobyl
The Chernobyl disaster, which occurred on April 26, 1986, involved a catastrophic explosion at Reactor 4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union.
The initial response included a delayed evacuation of Pripyat and efforts by firefighters and plant workers, many of whom suffered from acute radiation sickness. Long-term health effects have led to increased cancer rates, particularly thyroid cancer.
As of 2024, the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone remains a largely uninhabited area, covering approximately 2,600 square kilometers around the site of the disaster.
