Fire close to Chernobyl unlikely to affect other countries, says professor Pashalidis

LoveCyprus — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 07:21:33 +0000

The forest fire that broke out one kilometer away from the defunct Chernobyl nuclear power plant does not seem able to affect other countries and is probably a local problem, says Ioannis Pashalidis, Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry, University of Cyprus.

Speaking to CNA, Pashalidis notes that after the fire, radioactive elements that remain on the ground and in the plants will be easier to disperse in nearby areas through dust, or in this case through ashes.

For these elements to reach faraway areas, as was the case in 1986 after the explosion, ashes need to very high go up, in the upper layers of stratosphere, in order to be able to travel far.

“I think that this will be more of a local problem. It depends on the winds, carrying the ashes in the surrounding area” the professor said. He also said that theer should be n concern, as the rain will bring back the ashes to the ground.

Source: CNA

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Notre Dame destruction: The first photos from the interior

LoveCyprus — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 07:04:49 +0000

The extent of the disaster in the Notre Dame of Paris by the fire that broke out on Monday afternoon is terrifying.

The roof of the building is completely destroyed and it was the self-sacrifice of the fire-fighters that saved valuable works of art with a human chain carrying works of art outside.

The fire was put under control after 8,5 hours.

Many people and organizations have already started raising money for the reconstruction of the church. The French tycoon Pinot, owner of the Gucci and YSL gave 100 million Euros already.

The first photos capture the magnitude of the damage in the Cathedral, the symbol of France, although it is by no means insignificant the fact that the building as a whole was rescued, as well as the historic heirlooms that were being kept in its premises.

Source: Cyprusdaily

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Fire close to Chernobyl unlikely to affect other countries, says professor Pashalidis

Notre Dame destruction: The first photos from the interior