from the 1986 accident and the contamination would be limited to a relatively small area around the site. On the other hand, concerns have been expressed by some experts that a more drastic release might occur if the collapse of the Sarcophagus should induce damage in the Unit 3 of the Chernobyl power plant. As for the wastes stored in the area around the site are concerned, they are will require close monitoring until a safe disposal has been made.Actions are being taken internationally to study a solution leading to the elimination of residual contamination on the site. It has been estimated that it will take 200 years to eliminate all effects of the accident and that the final price tag on disaster will be around $400 billion. Hopefully the world has learned a great deal from this horrifying mistake. And that all needed effort will be put into effect to put things back to normal....
