Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/miles-obrien-visits-deserted-town-of-chernobyl Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Miles O’Brien Visits Deserted Town at Chernobyl Science Mar 30, 2011 4:20 PM EST The nuclear crisis in Japan has churned up memories of the Chernobyl meltdown, the worst nuclear accident in history. Miles O’Brien and crew returned last week to survey the scene, 25 years later. They took pictures of abandoned dolls, homes, amusement park rides and a daycare facility near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the neighboring town of Pripyat. His report on the subject aired Tuesday night. Here are the images from their trip: A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
The nuclear crisis in Japan has churned up memories of the Chernobyl meltdown, the worst nuclear accident in history. Miles O’Brien and crew returned last week to survey the scene, 25 years later. They took pictures of abandoned dolls, homes, amusement park rides and a daycare facility near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the neighboring town of Pripyat. His report on the subject aired Tuesday night. Here are the images from their trip: A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now