Archives → 2021 → V. 61. № 3 → pp. 261-276
Article
Accident at Chernobyl NPP: Countermeasures and Remedial Actions in Agriculture
S. V. Fesenko, N. I. Sanzharova, N. N. Isamov, O. A. Shubina
Russian Institute of Radiology and Agroecology, Obninsk, Russia
Abstract
A wide range of countermeasures and remedial actions has been developed and used to mitigate the consequences of the Chernobyl accident. The article summarizes the basic information on the application of countermeasures in agriculture during the 35 years after the accident and provides data on their effectiveness. The experience in the application of agricultural remedial measures and their impact on the radiological situ-ation in different periods after the accident are analysed. The most important aspects are highlighted and the need in using the experience gained in aftermath after the Chernobyl accident for the improvement of the emergency response in agriculture for potential emergencies is demonstrated.
Keywords
Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, agriculture, consequences, countermeasures, remediation, public exposure
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