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I read that it wont be habitable for another 48,000 years! To be honest, no one actually knows!! It certainly won't be in our life time, although I think it is a lot less than 48,000 years. I've heard it's more around 400-900 years, until the radiation has gone back down to normal levels. That is the problem with Chernobyl and surrounding areas - the amount of radiation in the soil, water, everywhere is thousands of times over the normal levels.
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∙ 11y agoOne may certainly visit the Chernobyl area, including even the exclusion zone, which is a 30 kilometre radius surrounding the plant, all of whose reactors are now closed. Although some of the radioactive isotopes released into the atmosphere still linger (such as Strontium-90 and Caesium-137), they are at tolerable exposure levels for limited periods of time. Some residents of the exclusion zone have returned to their homes at their own free will, and they live in areas with higher than normal environmental radiation levels. However, these levels are not fatal. Exposure to low but unusual levels of radiation over a period of time is less dangerous than exposure to a huge amount at once, and studies have been unable to link any direct increase in cancer risks to chronic low-level exposure.
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What famous disaster happened at Chernobyl in Russia?
There was no famous disaster (or anything else) at Chernobyl in Russia as there is no such place. However for the disaster that occurred in Chernobyl in the Ukraine, please see the related question.
What city is Chernobyl near?
It's to the north of Kiev.
How long did the chernobyl fires in 1986 last for?
14 weeks
How many square miles where contaminated in Chernobyl?
3000'1 miles
How did the chernobyl affect the air water and soil quality?
an increase in mortality of confiferous plants,soil invertebrates,and mammals
When can people return to Chernobyl?
As far as i know, Only God knows. :)
What step was taken to insure the nuclear reactor was safe in chernobyl?
The RBMK reactors at Chernobyl were probably the most unsafe reactors ever designed and built. They should never have been built.
Is Chernoble really safe for visiting?
Yes, for the past several years, Chernobyl is safe. It's background radiation level outside of the reactor zone is slowly dropping. You can even go there for tours! The area to the west of Chernobyl however is higher in radiation than the rest, because of the wind at the time of the "accident."
How can the disaster from Chernobyl be avoided?
Mankind is not ready to use nuclear power. We must dismantle the reactors that are in use and perfect other safe methods of energy. Otherwise we are doomed to repeat Chernobyl again and again until the earth is laid to waste.
Is Chernobyl a city?
Yes, Chernobyl is a city.
What is the part of speech of return?
Return can be used as a verb, a noun, and an adjective.Verb: return the movieNoun: a safe returnAdjective: a return trip
What has the author Alla Yaroshinska written?
Alla Yaroshinska has written: 'Chernobyl' 'Chernobyl' 'Chernobyl, the forbidden truth'
Do people live in the city of chernobyl?
No, Chernobyl is abandoned
When was Chernobyl Heart?
Chernobyl Heart was created in 2003.
Characteristics of home?
inviting and safe - where you return to
Why is Chernobyl important?
It serves as an all too real warning about the dangers of Chemical reactors and the safety procedures necessary to keep them in safe working condition
Did a nuclear explosion happen in Chernobyl China?
No. Chernobyl is in Russia.
