Question

The Chernobyl disaster occurred on 26th April, 1986 in ______ releasing ______ particles into the atmosphere.

Options

• Brazil : SPM

• Ukraine : Radioactive

• Canada : Ultrafine

• Russia : VOC

Answer 1

Ukraine : Radioactive

Explanation:

The Chornobyl accident in 1986 resulted from a flawed reactor design operated with inadequately trained personnel. The resulting steam explosion and fires released at least 5% of the radioactive material from the reactor core into the environment, with radioactive material deposited in many parts of Europe.