In this episode of the Compendium, we’re exploring the Chernobyl disaster, the catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred at precisely 01:23:40 on April 26, 1986. We’ll explore the events leading up to the explosion of Reactor 4, examining the know design flaws of the RBMK reactor and the critical decisions that precipitated the meltdown.

W’ll also look at the heroic efforts of the Chernobyl liquidators, the scientists and workers who risked their lives to contain the disaster, and the pivotal role of Valery Legasov in uncovering the truth behind the incident. Its also a gnarly episode where we go into some of the effect Radiation exposure had on the victims and the surrounding environment, today this one is a doozy!

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