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The Chernobyl disaster in 1986 involved a nuclear reactor that used uranium-235 as its fuel. This radioactive fuel contributed to the catastrophic explosion and subsequent release of radioactive materials into the environment.

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What type of reactions or fuel did the Chernobyl nuclear plant use?

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The reactor(s) at Chernobyl are fission reactors, and fission of fuel and fission products following the fire and the overheating of the core melted it down.


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The Chernobyl Power Complex refers to the nuclear power plant that used to be in Chernobyl, Ukraine. It operated with four nuclear reactors to supply power to the region.


Is Chernobyl a city?

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What element was being used in Chernobyl?

The Chernobyl disaster involved the release of radioactive materials, specifically radioactive isotopes of iodine, cesium, and strontium, which are byproducts of nuclear fission reactions.


What has the author Alla Yaroshinska written?

Alla Yaroshinska has written: 'Chernobyl' 'Chernobyl' 'Chernobyl, the forbidden truth'


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Chernobyl Heart was created in 2003.


Did a nuclear explosion happen in Chernobyl China?

No. Chernobyl is in Russia.


Where did the Chernobyl explosion occur?

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