Four decades after the Chernobyl (known today as Chornobyl) nuclear disaster, microscopic radioactive particles remain scattered throughout the surrounding soil. The explosions that devastated the reactor released enormous quantities of debris, leaving behind contamination that continues to pose serious health risks. Even after 40 years, particles measuring just 8 to 50 micrometers remain highly radioactive, and entering affected areas still requires protective clothing.

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