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

In the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster, workers discovered a terrifying sight beneath Reactor No. 4—a black, lava-like mass later nicknamed the “Elephant’s Foot.” ☢️ Formed from melted nuclear fuel, sand, and concrete, it emitted enough radiation in 1986 to kill a person in minutes. This haunting relic remains one of the most radioactive objects ever found. | The Galactic Void

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