Chernobyl: Geographic considerations

Journal Article · Mon Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1986 · Environment; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00139157.1986.9928799· OSTI ID:5489082

Micklin, P P ^[1]

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1. Western Michigan Univ., Kalamazoo (USA)

This paper discusses the geographic considerations that could effect the long range consequences of the Chernobyl accident. First, the explosion and fire lofted the radionuclides that were released, so the areas that should have been most severely effected were the areas that were downwind of the accident. Curiously, the Soviets have not mentioned the number of casualties from these areas. A second consideration is that Chernobyl is located upstream from the Dnieper River which is the source for six major reservoirs. These reservoirs provide drinking water, industrial and irrigation water, and recreational and commercial fishing for over six million people. The Soviets say that they have taken measures to prevent the radioactive contamination of the Dnieper but they neglected to explain the methods used to accomplish this feat.

• OSTI ID: 5489082
• Journal Information: Environment; (USA), Journal Name: Environment; (USA) Vol. 28:7; ISSN 0013-9157; ISSN ENVTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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