Behind the disaster lies an untold story. Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes, a new documentary featuring never-before-seen footage of the nuclear power plant disaster and its aftermath, premieres tonight at 9PM on HBO Max. | HBO Documentary Films

Archive footage shows aftermath of explosion and fire at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, which caused radioactive fallout to begin spewing into the atmosphere 35 years ago today. The long-term death toll from radiation poisoning is believed to number in the thousands. https://abcn.ws/2RTCpWj | ABC News

In the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster, workers discovered a terrifying sight beneath Reactor No. 4—a black, lava-like mass later nicknamed the “Elephant’s Foot.” ☢️ Formed from melted nuclear fuel, sand, and concrete, it emitted enough radiation in 1986 to kill a person in minutes. This haunting relic remains one of the most radioactive objects ever found. | The Galactic Void

New footage reveals what Chernobyl looks like 30 years after the worst nuclear accident ever. | Insider Tech