Elephant’s Foot - NIKIET 1988–1990 Real images of the Elephant’s Foot, taken during the NIKIET scientific expeditions between 1988 and 1990 NIKIET, or the N.A. Dollezhal Research and Development Institute of Power Engineering, is a Russian scientific and engineering center specializing in nuclear reactor technology. Chernobyl - 1986 | Chernobyl Чернобыльской

What would happen if you spent just 30 seconds next to the 'Elephant's Foot at Chernobyl'

Footage of the Chernobyl Elephant's Foot

Inside History on Instagram: "Real footage of the Elephant’s Foot, the incredibly radioactive mass formed during the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Created unintentionally by humans, it is one of the most dangerous objects ever made — a solidified mixture of molten nuclear fuel, reactor materials, and concrete. Why it’s dangerous: The Elephant’s Foot emits extreme levels of ionizing radiation. At the time of its formation, standing near it for even a few minutes would cause fatal radiation poisonin

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