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Fukushima A Tourist Destination In 20 Years?

Monday, December 12, 2011

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Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe

The abandoned amusement park in the town of Pripyat, Chernobyl Dead Zone

25 years ago, after the Chernobyl Nuclear Accident, nobody would have predicted the zone of alienation would become a tourist attraction. Although it's no Eifel Tower, and never will be, today Chernobyl and the abandoned town of Pripyat are one of the most popular attractions for visitors to the Ukraine. Fast forward another 25 years, will Fukushima be the next post-nuclear disaster tourist destination?

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Tags: Accident, Chernobyl, Dead Zone, Disaster, Explosion, Fukushima, Japan, Nuclear Accident, Nuclear Disastor

Exploring Chernobyl Dead Zone With Google Maps

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

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Eastern Europe, Europe, Ruins, Ship Wrecks

Reactor Number 4 – The Reactor which exploded in 1986

On April 25, 1986 the area surrounding Chernobyl was full of action. The following day, everything came to a halt when Chernobyl Reactor #4 blew. Millions of dollars in land and equipment were left as people simply hoped to escape with their lives. 25 years later with satellite and internet technology, we can explore the ruins of Chernobyl and its surroundings from our home computer. Below are some interesting things I've found.

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Tags: Accident, Belarus, Chernobyl, Dead Zone, Disaster, Explosion, Google Maps, Graveyard, Helicopter

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