Chernobyl Disaster: A Comprehensive Timeline of Events

54K views · 788 reactions | The Chernobyl disaster is one of the worst nuclear accidents in history and the area still remains radioactive to this day. Check out what happened immediately after the reactors exploded and how some brave men went into the warzone to try and save everyone from an even greater nuclear disaster. | The Infographics Show | Facebook

Dozens of people were killed in the immediate aftermath of the disaster while the long-term death toll from radiation poisoning is believed to number in the thousands. For more, visit: todayinbc.ca #chernobyldisaster #todayinhistory | AbbyNews

7.3K views · 47 reactions | Explore one of the worst man-made catastrophes in history, and the brave men and women who made incredible sacrifices to save Europe from unimaginable disaster. Chernobyl streams from 7 May. | NOW | Facebook

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the #Chernobyl nuclear plant meltdown -- a disaster that spewed out more radioactivity than 100 Hiroshima bombs. In 2011, science correspondent Miles O'Brien visited the Chernobyl site and looked back at the aftermath of the infamous incident. | PBS NewsHour

61 reactions · 9 comments | Consider the Emmy Award winning HBO original series Chernobyl. The BBC raves the show is “truly exceptional." | HBO | Facebook

“You are dealing with something that has never occurred on this planet before.” The five-part miniseries #ChernobylHBO premieres Monday, May 6 on HBO. | HBO