The Top 3 Failures Leading to DISASTER at Chernobyl

In this video, I break down the top 3 factors leading to meltdown at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

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00:00 - Start
00:46 - Number 3
05:05 - Number 2
08:39 - Number 1
10:55 - Undying Love for Nuclear Power

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