Thirty-six years after the Chernobyl disaster, the chilling tale of the world’s worst nuclear catastrophe continues to haunt us. Human error, Cold War secrecy, and flawed Soviet reactor design converged to unleash an unprecedented disaster. The harrowing aftermath – radioactive fallout, long-term health consequences, and the ongoing exclusion zone – serve as stark reminders of the perils of nuclear power and the vital importance of disaster preparedness, communication, and transparency.