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Nuclear Disaster: Chernobyl Explained | History 101
On April 26, 1986, a routine safety test at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant went horribly wrong—triggering the worst nuclear disaster in history. But what really caused the explosion? Who tried to cover it up? And what happened to the people who lived nearby? In this episode of History 101, we break down the full timeline of the Chernobyl ...
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