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A modern sculpture greets visitors at gates of Reactor No. 4, where the worst nuclear accident in history occurred on April 26, 1986. The shapes are meant to be mushrooms, a staple of the region. Reactor No. 4 has been encased in a concrete

A modern sculpture greets visitors at gates of Reactor No. 4, where the worst nuclear accident in history occurred on April 26, 1986. The shapes are meant to be mushrooms, a staple of the region. Reactor No. 4 has been encased in a concrete "sarcophagus" to contain radioactive material. Unfortunately, the structure was hastily built and is in danger of collapsing.

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very informative, thank you for that.

Posted by:jdJanuary 22, 2008 11:41:15 AMRespond ^

[deleted] you

Posted by:jennyFebruary 29, 2008 7:45:03 AMRespond ^

i liked chernobyl, it was fun!

Posted by:obamaFebruary 29, 2008 7:45:49 AMRespond ^

I guess if you "Liked" Chernobyl--you will just love the DU drifting around your lungs. Obama? You sound more like Dick C. Glow little glow worm. end all Nukes.Peace!

Posted by:Private F SurferSeptember 6, 2008 10:50:20 PMRespond ^

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