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Chernobyl disaster in AP Environmental Science
Definition
The Chernobyl disaster refers to an accident that occurred on April 26, 1986, at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine. It was the worst nuclear power plant accident in history, resulting in a large release of radioactive materials and significant environmental and health impacts.
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