Chernobyl Disaster Facts and Figures

The video explains the Chernobyl disaster, detailing the events leading to the explosion, the immediate and long-term consequences, and the Soviet response. It highlights the technical failures, human errors, and the geopolitical context of the Cold War. The video also discusses the current status of Chernobyl and its lasting impact on the region and the world.

When did the Chernobyl disaster occur?

• March 15, 1985

• May 10, 1987

• June 5, 1988

• April 26, 1986

What was the maximum designed power output of the Chernobyl reactor?

• 3,200 MW

• 5,000 MW

• 33,000 MW

• 10,000 MW

What element was used in the control rods at Chernobyl?

• Graphite

• Plutonium

• Boron

• Uranium

How many control rods were lowered four minutes before the collapse?

• 211

• 12

• 6

• 50

What was the immediate death toll officially reported after the explosion?

• 10

• 100

• 50

• 31

How many people were indirectly affected by the radiation according to the UN?

• 500

• 3,940

• 10,000

• 1,000

How long did it take to completely extinguish the fire at Chernobyl?

• 16 days

• 1 day

• 1 week

• 1 month

What was the radius of the exclusion zone established around Chernobyl?

• 30 km

• 10 km

• 100 km

• 50 km

What was the fate of Pripyat after the disaster?

• It was rebuilt

• It became a tourist attraction immediately

• It became a ghost town

• It was never evacuated

What was the sentence given to the director and chief engineer of the Chernobyl plant?

• 5 years in prison

• 10 years in prison

• No punishment

• Life imprisonment