The fire and explosion brought about by radioactive materials in Chernobyl nuclear power plant caused so much destruction and permanently dislocated a number of people.

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The Chernobyl nuclear power plant meltdown caused an enormous destruction in the lives and properties of the people living there. During the incident more than 116, 000 people were evacuated and permanently relocated from the 4, 200 square kilometers contaminated the land.

Ever since the catastrophic incident, the entire area around Chernobyl has been isolated and was designated as Chernobyl exclusion zone. The destruction brought by the incident was considered to be twenty times greater than the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

The Chernobyl exclusion zone was greatly devastated and indicated a major radioactivity. Over the years, the wildlife surrounding the ground zero has been the subject of many debates. Previous studies revealed that there has been a significant reduction in the population of the wildlife living in the area.

However, in the new studies that surfaced, scientists suggested that the area around Chernobyl exclusion zone is jam-packed with the abundance of wildlife forms.

The team was composed of researchers, which is headed by Tatiana Deryabina. Deryabina works with the Polessye State Radioecological Reserve (PSRER). The team conducted surveys on the condition of the environment around Chernobyl exclusion zone.

The surrounding area of Chernobyl is now soaring with wildlife. Elk, deer and wolves were found to have lived in Chernobyl exclusion zone. It can be recalled that the area was evacuated sometime around 30 years ago.

The researchers further documented rare species such as the European lynx which have been previously not noted in the area. Furthermore, the team also documented sightings of the great European brown bear in the exclusion zone of Chernobyl.

As cited by the Telegraph, the project was set to end this December. The team was able to mount 42 camera traps which seek to document and monitor the lives of the animals in the exclusion zone. The proliferation of life especially in the exclusion zone is well documented by the researchers.

 

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