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    What nuclear power station was the site of the world's worst nuclear power plant accident in 1986?

    Question #68451. Asked by pocketbookdiva. (Jul 19 06 7:52 AM)


    Bruce007

    		"Due to the actions of incompetent operators and the inherently unsafe RBMK design, a reactor at the plant exploded on April 26, 1986 at 01:23 AM (local time); as a result of the explosion and ensuing fire, clouds of radioactive particles were released."

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chernobyl

    Jul 19 06, 7:53 AM
    Gnomon

    		Chernobyl, Ukraine

    Jul 19 06, 8:15 AM

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