103K views · 1.5K reactions | "If [Chernobyl] had lost power, it could have been catastrophic.” Staff at the former Ukrainian nuclear power plant did all they could to prevent disaster when it was taken over by Russian forces. https://bbc.in/3KyBiSE | BBC News | Facebook

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In the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster, workers discovered a terrifying sight beneath Reactor No. 4—a black, lava-like mass later nicknamed the “Elephant’s Foot.” ☢️ Formed from melted nuclear fuel, sand, and concrete, it emitted enough radiation in 1986 to kill a person in minutes. This haunting relic remains one of the most radioactive objects ever found. | The Galactic Void

86K views · 657 reactions | “Elephant’s foot” refers to the massive, highly radioactive formation of corium, sand, and concrete that solidified beneath Reactor No. 4 after the 1986 nuclear meltdown. It resembled the rough, wrinkled texture of an elephant’s foot and was lethal to approach, emitting fatal radiation within minutes. | Morbid Curiosity | Facebook

☢️ The Elephant’s Foot – The Most Dangerous Object on Earth ☢️ In 1986, during the Chernobyl disaster, a molten mass of radioactive fuel was formed. They call it the Elephant’s Foot. Back then, just standing near it for 5 minutes meant death. Even today, it’s still deadly and will remain dangerous for thousands of years. A glowing reminder of how close humanity came to destroying itself. 👉 Should we still risk nuclear power after this? #Chernobyl #ElephantsFoot #NuclearDisaster #Radiation #Dark