When did the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl happen?
The event that is commonly known as "Chernobyl" occurred on April 26, 1986 when a power plant in Ukraine exploded. The explosion resulted in widespread destruction and radiation contamination, leading to evacuations of tens of thousands of people and causing significant economic and health damage.

The cause of the accident was a combination of factors including design errors in the reactor, unforeseen operational challenges, and poor safety procedures. Despite extensive efforts by engineers and government officials to contain and cleanup the contaminated area, the fallout from the accident continues to pose a significant risk to public health for generations to come.