Goiania Accident: The Radioactive Disaster That Shocked Brazil

Описание: The Goiânia accident was a catastrophic radioactive contamination event that occurred in 1987 in Goiânia, Brazil. It began when two scavengers discovered a discarded radiotherapy machine from an abandoned clinic and extracted its cesium-137 capsule, fascinated by the glowing blue substance inside. Unaware of its deadly radioactive properties, they spread the material, causing severe contamination throughout the city. The accident led to the deaths of four people, the hospitalization of many others, and the need for massive decontamination efforts. It remains one of the world's worst nuclear incidents outside of a power plant.