Ten years of the Chernobyl era

Journal Article · Sun Mar 31 23:00:00 EST 1996 · Scientific American

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0496-44· OSTI ID:232455

Shcherbak, Y M

A decade ago reactor number 4 at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded, showering much of eastern Europe with radioactive debris. The Ukranian ambassador to the U.S., who was one of the medical researchers in Kiev and one of the first physicians to treat wounded, looks at the medical aftermath of the accident. He also contemplates what additional technological and political measures need to be taken to contain the lasting danger. 4 refs.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 232455
• Journal Information: Scientific American, Journal Name: Scientific American Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 274; ISSN SCAMAC; ISSN 0036-8733
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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22 GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
56 BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
APPLIED STUDIES
CHERNOBYLSK-4 REACTOR
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
HEALTH HAZARDS
LOSS OF COOLANT
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
RADIATION HAZARDS
REACTOR ACCIDENTS