54K views · 788 reactions | The Chernobyl disaster is one of the worst nuclear accidents in history and the area still remains radioactive to this day. Check out what happened immediately after the reactors exploded and how some brave men went into the warzone to try and save everyone from an even greater nuclear disaster. | The Infographics Show | Facebook

The 1986 accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant was undoubtedly the worst nuclear disaster in history. The Chernobyl disaster claimed 30 lives directly and, according to many experts, thousands indirectly. How could a disaster of this magnitude have even happened? Check out today's epic new video to find out everything you need to know about the Chernobyl disaster. | The Infographics Show

ON THIS DAY: On April 26, 1986, reactor No. 4 at the Chernobyl power plant, a site about 65 miles north of the city of Kyiv, exploded, spewing enormous amounts of radioactive material into the atmosphere and causing more than 100,000 people in a 1,000-square-mile radius to evacuate. Peter Jennings broke down the international disaster at the time. https://abcnews.visitlink.me/FUPBZc | ABC News

The Chernobyl reactor explosion stands as one of the most chilling reminders of how a single mistake can change the world forever. When Reactor No. 4 blew up in 1986, it released an enormous amount of radiation into the air, turning an entire city into a ghost town within hours. The silence of Pripyat today, the abandoned homes, schools, and ferris wheel, all tell the story of a moment that reshaped nuclear safety forever. The tragedy showed how powerful—and dangerous—nuclear energy can be when

61 reactions · 9 comments | Consider the Emmy Award winning HBO original series Chernobyl. The BBC raves the show is “truly exceptional." | HBO | Facebook