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The Chernobyl disaster was not caused by an explosion in the traditional sense but rather a catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred on April 26, 1986, at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Soviet Union. The incident resulted from a combination of reactor design flaws and serious mistakes made by the plant operators during a safety test. This led to a massive release of radioactive materials into the environment, which had devastating effects on public health and the environment. The explosion was a result of a steam buildup and a subsequent power surge, not an intentional act.

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