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

The Chernobyl disaster, which occurred on April 26, 1986, involved a catastrophic explosion at Reactor 4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union. The initial response included a delayed evacuation of Pripyat and efforts by firefighters and plant workers, many of whom suffered from acute radiation sickness. Long-term health effects have led to increased cancer rates, particularly thyroid cancer. As of 2024, the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone remains a largely unin