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The first liquidators were army personnel who were forced to go on the roof, often against their wishes, for the good of the Soviet Motherland. They didn't have proper protection for all of them so they pulled lead slates off roofing and attached them to boilersuits or other such garments which was almost as bad as having no protection whatsoever. At the height of the crisis they were up a ladder to the roof, one shovelful of shit off the edge of the ruined building, and straight back down. If I remember correctly, the aim was for a maximum of 30 seconds exposure on the roof before they were to come back down. Still fucked people up good and proper, like.Aye the liquidators were only allowed to clean the roof for 2 minutes at a time iirc. They all ended up getting pretty much fuck all in terms of compensation or care off the government and they all seem to have suffered cancers as a result.
There was a really interesting documentary on the 30th anniversary of it on BBC4 but I can’t find the damn thing anywhere. The footage on the cameras looks like there’s ‘snow’ as you’d get on tvs that weren’t tuned in but it’s actually the radiation penetrating the lens.
The other interesting thing is the elephants foot - it’s this lump of molten graphite, nuclear matter and sand that was at one time the most radioactive thing on the entire planet. I don’t know how they’re planning to break it up as it’s several tons in weight.
Me and the missus fancied visiting the area as we’re fascinated by the wildlife that’s sprung up there but we haven’t had the chance yet.
The first liquidators were army personnel who were forced to go on the roof, often against their wishes, for the good of the Soviet Motherland. They didn't have proper protection for all of them so they pulled lead slates off roofing and attached them to boilersuits or other such garments which was almost as bad as having no protection whatsoever. At the height of the crisis they were up a ladder to the roof, one shovelful of shit off the edge of the ruined building, and straight back down. If I remember correctly, the aim was for a maximum of 30 seconds exposure on the roof before they were to come back down. Still fucked people up good and proper, like.
As for wildlife, I didn't see a single creature during my visit. Not a single bird. The silence in that place is like nothing else I've ever experienced. Eerie. They let you wander around the school on your own and the quiet is the most disturbing part.
sure I’ve read that it’s a new element / material called ‘corium’ (going to be my answer in a Pointless round). Made of sand/concrete/fuel rod.The other interesting thing is the elephants foot - it’s this lump of molten graphite, nuclear matter and sand that was at one time the most radioactive thing on the entire planet. I don’t know how they’re planning to break it up as it’s several tons in weight.
Me and the missus fancied visiting the area as we’re fascinated by the wildlife that’s sprung up there but we haven’t had the chance yet.
sure I’ve read that it’s a new element / material called ‘corium’ (going to be my answer in a Pointless round). Made of sand/concrete/fuel rod.
Nuts. Just nuts. I’m enjoying this more than game of thrones mind.
First episode was utterly fantastic. I think I ruined it for my mate, though, as I was fully elaborating on everything that happened in painstaking detail.
I must stop elaborating on every aspect of it as I think I'm ruining it for the people I watch it with! Would probably be my specialist subject on Mastermind. Always been fascinated by it, like.
Still one or two living around there.
Just interested in it.Do you work in the industry or just have an avid interest?
I’d love to go visit, the Mrs isn’t so sure....I’m trying to sway her with the wildlife card!Aye the liquidators were only allowed to clean the roof for 2 minutes at a time iirc. They all ended up getting pretty much fuck all in terms of compensation or care off the government and they all seem to have suffered cancers as a result.
There was a really interesting documentary on the 30th anniversary of it on BBC4 but I can’t find the damn thing anywhere. The footage on the cameras looks like there’s ‘snow’ as you’d get on tvs that weren’t tuned in but it’s actually the radiation penetrating the lens.
The other interesting thing is the elephants foot - it’s this lump of molten graphite, nuclear matter and sand that was at one time the most radioactive thing on the entire planet. I don’t know how they’re planning to break it up as it’s several tons in weight.
Me and the missus fancied visiting the area as we’re fascinated by the wildlife that’s sprung up there but we haven’t had the chance yet.
I’d love to go visit, the Mrs isn’t so sure....I’m trying to sway her with the wildlife card!
Tell her to go man, honestly it's an unbelievable place - stop in Kiev and have the trip obvs
This one from here? BBC Four - Inside Chernobyl's Mega TombAye the liquidators were only allowed to clean the roof for 2 minutes at a time iirc. They all ended up getting pretty much fuck all in terms of compensation or care off the government and they all seem to have suffered cancers as a result.
There was a really interesting documentary on the 30th anniversary of it on BBC4 but I can’t find the damn thing anywhere. The footage on the cameras looks like there’s ‘snow’ as you’d get on tvs that weren’t tuned in but it’s actually the radiation penetrating the lens.
The other interesting thing is the elephants foot - it’s this lump of molten graphite, nuclear matter and sand that was at one time the most radioactive thing on the entire planet. I don’t know how they’re planning to break it up as it’s several tons in weight.
Me and the missus fancied visiting the area as we’re fascinated by the wildlife that’s sprung up there but we haven’t had the chance yet.
My anxiety levels went f***ing acca when the torches went off,the terror those fellas went through for 400 rupees ffs .So they supposedly didn't die?
A Chernobyl 'suicide squad' of volunteers helped save Europe — here's their amazing true story
Chernobyl disaster - Wikipedia
Even so, given what they did we can only be eternally grateful!
Before episode 4 and after episode 2 I think It's on a Tuesday and there's 5 episodesHalf way through episode two, brilliant stuff upto now yet very harrowing, some great actors in too
When is episode 3?
Half way through episode two, brilliant stuff upto now yet very harrowing, some great actors in too
When is episode 3?
Tuesday at 8pm I believe.