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Chernobyl lava: 5-minute death risk
Chernobyl's radioactive lava kills in 5 minutes, study reveals.
In brief
Chernobyl's radioactive lava kills in 5 minutes, study reveals. New research shows Chernobyl's radioactive lava can kill after 5 minutes of exposure. Originally reported by LADbible.
Chernobyl disaster
Chernobyl's reactor core exploded in April 1986, killing two workers immediately and many more from radiation.
Radioactive lava danger
The lava kills after 5 minutes of exposure, causing vomiting and diarrhea within 4 minutes.
Lava formation
Scientists found the lava formed from reactor debris interacting with construction materials in room 305/2.
Lava composition
The lava contains tiny uranium-rich particles trapped inside a solidified mass.
Elephant's Foot
The Elephant's Foot, a radioactive lump, released 10,000 roentgens per hour when first measured.
Radiation effects
30 seconds of exposure causes cell hemorrhaging, four minutes causes vomiting and diarrhea, five minutes kills.
What matters most
New research shows Chernobyl's radioactive lava can kill after 5 minutes of exposure.
