The nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and accident at Chernobyl are two examples of a catastrophic release of radioactive material
Of the two incidents, more people died from the nuclear bombing, but the meltdown released far more radiation (~400×)
Some of the long-term consequences of radiation exposure following these disasters include:
Some of the consequences of radiation exposure are specific to the incident due to the types and amounts of radiation released
Whereas Hiroshima is still habitable and well populated, certain regions of Chernobyl remain unsafe for human habitation
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Child born after the Chernobyl accidentSurvivor of the Hiroshima nuclear bomb |