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How Long Will Chernobyl Remain Radioactive?

The Half-Life of the Isotopes Released from the Chernobyl Disaster One of the main concerns about the radiation in Chernobyl is the long half-life of the isotopes released during the disaster. A half-life is the amount of time it takes for half of the radioactive material to decay. In the case of Chernobyl, the two main isotopes of concern are…