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

Pachypodium rosulatum, Elephants Foot Plant, Isalo National Park, Madagascar

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