After the April 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster, around 30 people pa!!ed away from acute radiation sickness and blast injuries in the immediate aftermath. The long-term health toll remains debated decades later. Months after the explosion, workers discovered a massive black, lava-like formation beneath Reactor 4, later called the “Elephant’s Foot.” Made of melted nuclear fuel and concrete, it once emitted radiation strong enough to be le!!al within minutes, making it one of the most dangerous ob

The Chernobyl nuclear accident is one that haunted many of the survivors until their painful deaths from radiation poisoning. Just what went wrong that day at the nuclear facility that would change the lives of so many? Check out today's epic new video that breaks down the events that led to one of the biggest nuclear accidents in history! | The Infographics Show