So russia just nuked itself...

[nohuman]

Rectum? Damn near Oreshnik em!

A terror weapon becomes less terrifying when it doesn’t work.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2025/02/06/russia-may-have-launched-a-second-oreshnik-ballistic-missile-at-ukraine-but-this-one-reportedly-exploded-on-russian-soil/

Seems like BIG NEWS! No?
edit: oh, actually like 2 weeks ago.... which doesn't make this any better. lol...

[salamander]

would not be the first time. russia has destroyed their own lands (and others) with such failed tests before many times throughout history, many places in russia are still containing too much radiation for living in because they tested so extensively during the cold war.

[Sigma957]

Originally posted by salamander:

would not be the first time. russia has destroyed their own lands (and others) with such failed tests before many times throughout history, many places in russia are still containing too much radiation for living in because they tested so extensively during the cold war.

Yet people do actually live around Chernobyl. And they haven't mutated like in the video games.

[nohuman]

Originally posted by Sigma957:

Originally posted by salamander:

would not be the first time. russia has destroyed their own lands (and others) with such failed tests before many times throughout history, many places in russia are still containing too much radiation for living in because they tested so extensively during the cold war.

Yet people do actually live around Chernobyl. And they haven't mutated like in the video games.

You should really stop speaking about stuff you know nothing about. Just a heads up, makes you look crazy.

[nohuman]

Originally posted by salamander:

would not be the first time. russia has destroyed their own lands (and others) with such failed tests before many times throughout history, many places in russia are still containing too much radiation for living in because they tested so extensively during the cold war.

Oh yeah, Belgorod has been taking an absolute pounding from russian bombs, and that's their city. lol.

[salamander]

Originally posted by Sigma957:

Originally posted by salamander:

would not be the first time. russia has destroyed their own lands (and others) with such failed tests before many times throughout history, many places in russia are still containing too much radiation for living in because they tested so extensively during the cold war.

Yet people do actually live around Chernobyl. And they haven't mutated like in the video games.

i am not speak of chernobyl specifically. i refer to places like ozyorsk, which is being considered one of the most polluted places on the planet. the siberian wilderness of russia contains untold amounts of dumping grounds for radioactive waste, and was often used for the testing of nuclear technologies (and still is). the country is a radioactive wasteland, in certain parts

[Lambros]

From ChatGPT

Yes, there are several resilient species thriving around the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Despite the high levels of radiation, the area has become an unexpected haven for wildlife1. Some notable examples include:

Przewalski’s horses: These endangered horses were reintroduced to the area and have flourished.

Brown bears, lynx, and wolves: These large predators have returned and are thriving in the absence of human activity.

Deer and wild boar: Herds of these ungulates roam through the thick forests.

Cladosporium sphaerospermum: This black fungus has adapted to use radiation as a source of energy, a process known as radiosynthesis.

The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone has become a fascinating example of nature's resilience and ability to rebound from environmental degradation.

[salamander]

Originally posted by Lambros:

From ChatGPT

Yes, there are several resilient species thriving around the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Despite the high levels of radiation, the area has become an unexpected haven for wildlife1. Some notable examples include:

Przewalski’s horses: These endangered horses were reintroduced to the area and have flourished.

Brown bears, lynx, and wolves: These large predators have returned and are thriving in the absence of human activity.

Deer and wild boar: Herds of these ungulates roam through the thick forests.

Cladosporium sphaerospermum: This black fungus has adapted to use radiation as a source of energy, a process known as radiosynthesis.

The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone has become a fascinating example of nature's resilience and ability to rebound from environmental degradation.

while it is (disturbingly) beautiful that life has adapted to live in these radioactive hells...i still do not think it is a good thing...

[Lambros]

From ChatGPT

Radiosynthesis, the process by which certain fungi and microorganisms use ionizing radiation to produce energy, has several intriguing potential applications:

Space Exploration: Radiotrophic fungi could be used as a food supply and radiation shield for astronauts, protecting them from cosmic rays during long space missions.

Nuclear Waste Management: These fungi might help in the disposal of nuclear waste by breaking down radioactive materials or containing them in a stable form.

High-Altitude Biofuel: Radiotrophic fungi could be cultivated to produce biofuels in high-altitude environments where sunlight is scarce but radiation levels are higher.

Medical Research: Radiosynthesis can be used to produce radiolabeled compounds for medical imaging and drug development, aiding in the study of biochemical pathways and disease mechanisms.

[Sir Seanicus, Esq.]

Perpetual Eastern European Clown Show.

[nohuman]

Originally posted by Lambros:

From ChatGPT

Yes, there are several resilient species thriving around the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Despite the high levels of radiation, the area has become an unexpected haven for wildlife1. Some notable examples include:

Przewalski’s horses: These endangered horses were reintroduced to the area and have flourished.

Brown bears, lynx, and wolves: These large predators have returned and are thriving in the absence of human activity.

Deer and wild boar: Herds of these ungulates roam through the thick forests.

Cladosporium sphaerospermum: This black fungus has adapted to use radiation as a source of energy, a process known as radiosynthesis.

The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone has become a fascinating example of nature's resilience and ability to rebound from environmental degradation.

Yeah, animals, not people. He said people.

And those animals may well be "thriving", but they aren't healthy.

[Sigma957]

Originally posted by Zᴀʟɢᴏʀʏᴛʜᴍ:

Originally posted by Lambros:

From ChatGPT

Yes, there are several resilient species thriving around the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Despite the high levels of radiation, the area has become an unexpected haven for wildlife1. Some notable examples include:

Przewalski’s horses: These endangered horses were reintroduced to the area and have flourished.

Brown bears, lynx, and wolves: These large predators have returned and are thriving in the absence of human activity.

Deer and wild boar: Herds of these ungulates roam through the thick forests.

Cladosporium sphaerospermum: This black fungus has adapted to use radiation as a source of energy, a process known as radiosynthesis.

The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone has become a fascinating example of nature's resilience and ability to rebound from environmental degradation.

Yeah, animals, not people. He said people.

And those animals may well be "thriving", but they aren't healthy.

https://ge.usembassy.gov/decades-after-chornobyl-disaster-ukrainians-defend-nuclear-sites/

The plant didn't run itself.

[nohuman]

Originally posted by Sigma957:

Originally posted by Zᴀʟɢᴏʀʏᴛʜᴍ:

Yeah, animals, not people. He said people.

And those animals may well be "thriving", but they aren't healthy.

https://ge.usembassy.gov/decades-after-chornobyl-disaster-ukrainians-defend-nuclear-sites/

The plant didn't run itself.

This display of intelligence is certainly changing my opinion about you....

I'd ask you to explain yourself, but you don't even know what the question was.

[salamander]

Originally posted by Sigma957:

Originally posted by Zᴀʟɢᴏʀʏᴛʜᴍ:

Yeah, animals, not people. He said people.

And those animals may well be "thriving", but they aren't healthy.

https://ge.usembassy.gov/decades-after-chornobyl-disaster-ukrainians-defend-nuclear-sites/

The plant didn't run itself.

i think the point of the thread is being that this kind of ♥♥♥♥ is bad. it does not really matter whether eventually the radiation levels lower to the point that life can still thrive, or people could even move back to these places.

these types of disasters are a huge deal. and while these small scale ones can being ignored usually, it is still disturbing because we do not want more severe incidents to occur.

i am pro nuclear technology, btw. despite the fears around it, it is being an extremely resilient and clean energy source. and if we are ever going to save this rotting mud ball we live on, we will be glad we are using it eventually.

but russia using their wilderness as a testing ground for this ♥♥♥♥ is dangerous, not just to them, but to everyone.

[Lambros]

There was nothing small scale about Chernobyl. Please see the Chernobyl miniseries. The plant brought down the Soviet Union because of the yes man mentality to how things were done. Further more if it wasnt for the brave miners who gave their lives to stop the radiation from seeping into the ground water the whole continent could have had hazardous water to drink.


From ChatGPT

The concern about radiation contaminating groundwater at Chernobyl was indeed significant. The miners who worked tirelessly at Chernobyl were tasked with digging a tunnel under the reactor to install a cooling system that would prevent the molten reactor core from burning through the concrete floor and reaching the groundwater. If this had happened, it could have led to widespread contamination of the water supply, impacting not just the local area but potentially affecting a much larger region.

The Chernobyl disaster had far-reaching consequences, both environmentally and politically. The bravery and sacrifices of those who responded to the crisis, including the miners, firefighters, and liquidators, played a crucial role in mitigating the disaster's effects.

The "Chernobyl" miniseries does an excellent job of depicting these events and highlighting the heroism and sacrifices of those involved. It's a powerful reminder of the importance of transparency, accountability, and the courage of individuals in the face of such a catastrophe.

[salamander]

Originally posted by Lambros:

There was nothing small scale about Chernobyl. Please see the Chernobyl miniseries. The plant brought down the Soviet Union because of the yes man mentality to how things were done. Further more if it wasnt for the brave miners who gave their lives to stop the radiation from seeping into the ground water the whole continent could have had hazardous water to drink.


From ChatGPT

The concern about radiation contaminating groundwater at Chernobyl was indeed significant. The miners who worked tirelessly at Chernobyl were tasked with digging a tunnel under the reactor to install a cooling system that would prevent the molten reactor core from burning through the concrete floor and reaching the groundwater. If this had happened, it could have led to widespread contamination of the water supply, impacting not just the local area but potentially affecting a much larger region.

The Chernobyl disaster had far-reaching consequences, both environmentally and politically. The bravery and sacrifices of those who responded to the crisis, including the miners, firefighters, and liquidators, played a crucial role in mitigating the disaster's effects.

The "Chernobyl" miniseries does an excellent job of depicting these events and highlighting the heroism and sacrifices of those involved. It's a powerful reminder of the importance of transparency, accountability, and the courage of individuals in the face of such a catastrophe.

i did not say chernobyl was small scale, i said this disaster op is talking about is small scale. apologies, i should have specified.

i know of the horrors of chernobyl, it was being one of the few times we came close in our planet to complete global annihilation.