The explosion spewed radioactive particles into the air. The first
civilians to be hit by it were those right nearby, in neighboring cities, towns,
and villages. Everything local from health to agriculture was effected by the
radiation.
Contents:
- Health
Effects
- Many of those who survived the explosion will turn up with cancer some
20 years from the accident
- Agriculture
and Livestock Effects
- Foods had to be banned that were considered contaminated
- The agricultural effects will continue to last for many years after the
health effects cease
- Rural
Population Effects
- The areas of Russia that were affected most were the rural areas