Sunday, April 29, 2007
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Chernobyl Accident: 21 year later.
21 one year ago there was a terrible failure on the Chernobyl atomic power station.
The Chernobyl disaster was a major accident at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant on April 26, 1986 at 01:23 a.m., consisting of an explosion at the plant and subsequent radioactive contamination of the surrounding geographic area. The power plant is located near Pripyat, Ukraine. It is regarded as the worst accident ever in the history of nuclear power. A plume of radioactive fallout drifted over parts of the Western Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Europe and Eastern North America. Large areas of Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia were badly contaminated, resulting in the evacuation and resettlement of over 336,000 people. About 60% of the radioactive fallout landed in Belarus, according to official post-Soviet data.
The accident raised concerns about the safety of the Soviet nuclear power industry, slowing its expansion for a number of years, while forcing the Soviet government to become less secretive. The now-independent countries of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus have been burdened with the continuing and substantial decontamination and health care costs of the Chernobyl accident. It is difficult to tally accurately the number of deaths caused by the events at Chernobyl, as the Soviet-era cover-up made it difficult to track down victims. Lists were incomplete, and Soviet authorities later forbade doctors to cite "radiation" on death certificates.
The 2005 report prepared by the Chernobyl Forum, led by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and World Health Organization (WHO), attributed 56 direct deaths (47 accident workers, and nine children with thyroid cancer), and estimated that as many as 9,000 people among the approximately 6.6 million most highly exposed, may die from some form of cancer. Specifically, the report cited 4000 thyroid cancer cases among children diagnosed by 2002.
Although the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and certain limited areas will remain off limits, the majority of affected areas are now safe for settlement and economic activity.
The Chernobyl disaster was a major accident at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant on April 26, 1986 at 01:23 a.m., consisting of an explosion at the plant and subsequent radioactive contamination of the surrounding geographic area. The power plant is located near Pripyat, Ukraine. It is regarded as the worst accident ever in the history of nuclear power. A plume of radioactive fallout drifted over parts of the Western Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Europe and Eastern North America. Large areas of Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia were badly contaminated, resulting in the evacuation and resettlement of over 336,000 people. About 60% of the radioactive fallout landed in Belarus, according to official post-Soviet data.
The accident raised concerns about the safety of the Soviet nuclear power industry, slowing its expansion for a number of years, while forcing the Soviet government to become less secretive. The now-independent countries of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus have been burdened with the continuing and substantial decontamination and health care costs of the Chernobyl accident. It is difficult to tally accurately the number of deaths caused by the events at Chernobyl, as the Soviet-era cover-up made it difficult to track down victims. Lists were incomplete, and Soviet authorities later forbade doctors to cite "radiation" on death certificates.
The 2005 report prepared by the Chernobyl Forum, led by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and World Health Organization (WHO), attributed 56 direct deaths (47 accident workers, and nine children with thyroid cancer), and estimated that as many as 9,000 people among the approximately 6.6 million most highly exposed, may die from some form of cancer. Specifically, the report cited 4000 thyroid cancer cases among children diagnosed by 2002.
Although the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and certain limited areas will remain off limits, the majority of affected areas are now safe for settlement and economic activity.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Monday, April 23, 2007
Buenos Aires photos
Buenos Aires, Argentina is one of the most vibrant and spectacular cities in the world. Like London, Paris and New York, there is nothing that cannot be found here including; world-class art, culture, fine dining, high-end hotels and amazing architecture. However, unlike her sister cities, Buenos Aires is uniquely Latin, uniquely South American. It is far friendlier and far less expensive than any city its size and welcomes visitors with open arms.
Buenos Aires, Argentina Attractions, Dining, Hotels
Soccer superstar Diego Maradona, tango legend Carlos Gardel, presidential heroine Evita Peron, and revolutionary icon Che Guevara are just a few of the Latin heroes whose influences have helped to shape modern day Buenos Aires. It's easy to feel their presence in this bustling city, from the carefully laid cobblestones on the side streets of San Telmo to the huge boulevards that dissect the city from Palermo to Puerto Madero. It's a magical city often referred to as 'the Paris of the South' and for good reason.
Welcome to BuenosAires-Argentina.com where our team has personally visited all of the places listed on this site. Along with top hotels and restaurants we have tried to provide the real-deal on all of the great things that we enjoy on a daily basis here in this beautiful and historic.
Buenos Aires, Argentina Attractions, Dining, Hotels
Soccer superstar Diego Maradona, tango legend Carlos Gardel, presidential heroine Evita Peron, and revolutionary icon Che Guevara are just a few of the Latin heroes whose influences have helped to shape modern day Buenos Aires. It's easy to feel their presence in this bustling city, from the carefully laid cobblestones on the side streets of San Telmo to the huge boulevards that dissect the city from Palermo to Puerto Madero. It's a magical city often referred to as 'the Paris of the South' and for good reason.
Welcome to BuenosAires-Argentina.com where our team has personally visited all of the places listed on this site. Along with top hotels and restaurants we have tried to provide the real-deal on all of the great things that we enjoy on a daily basis here in this beautiful and historic.
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