Historical Events tagged with "kyshtym"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Kyshtym Disaster Overview and Fallout
September 29th, 1957 67 years ago
A major radiation leak occurred at the Mayak facility, leading to a significant release of nuclear waste. The event, caused by a failure of cooling systems and the subsequent explosion of a storage tank, led to the contamination of surrounding areas, affecting the health and safety of numerous inhabitants. The Kyshtym disaster resulted in long-lasting ecological damage and posed severe public health risks, rendering entire communities hazardous.
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