For those who aren’t aware, the Chernobyl Disaster that occurred over 30 years ago on April 26, 1986 changed the course of life as the world knew it. Once again, human error managed to devastate the lives of over 5 million people, as well as change how the world viewed the capabilities of nuclear power forever. Now, the decimated yet not forgotten town Pripyat stands abandoned in ruin, a testimony of man’s horrible mistakes.
Take a look at 30 of the most haunting and historic images of the Chernobyl Disaster.
