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A nuclear and radiation accident is defined by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as "an event that has led to significant consequences to people, the environment or the facility." Examples include lethal effects to individuals, large radioactivity release to the environment, or a reactor core melt. [6] .
Oct 1, 2013 · Chernobyl is considered the world’s worst nuclear disaster to date. It occurred on April 26, 1986, when a sudden surge in power during a reactor systems test resulted in an explosion and fire that destroyed Unit 4. Massive amounts of radiation escaped and spread across the western Soviet Union and Europe.
[2] These are lists of nuclear disasters and radioactive incidents. Main lists. List of attacks on nuclear plants. List of Chernobyl-related articles. List of civilian nuclear accidents. List of civilian radiation accidents. List of crimes involving radioactive substances. List of criticality accidents and incidents.
There have been several nuclear and radiation accidents involving fatalities, including nuclear power plant accidents, nuclear submarine accidents, and radiotherapy incidents.
The IAEA’s accident reports detail the circumstances and consequences of nuclear and radiological accidents. They provide a detailed analysis of the accident’s causes, an account of the accident response, lessons learned and, where applicable, the IAEA-facilitated international assistance.
Mar 18, 2011 · The most infamous nuclear accident in U.S. history took place at the Three Mile Island plant near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, a brand-new facility lauded for its state-of-the-art design,...
Mar 18, 2011 · Incidents: 1986 — Chernobyl, Ukraine. A nuclear reactor located at a power plant in Chernobyl experienced a steam explosion and fire that caused a meltdown, releasing massive quantities of...
