The Bloody Red Forest

One of the most intriguing mysteries of the exclusion zone is the Red Forest in Chornobyl, Ukraine, which is sometimes spelled as Chernobyl. This forest is a magnet for both the brains of scientists and the hearts of visitors who are thrilled about the area. In point of fact, the region, which is also referred to as Rusty Forest or "Rudyi Lis" in Ukrainian, is exceedingly hazardous. After the disaster, the area around the nuclear power facility at Chornobyl was exposed to hundreds of tons of radiation. Now, what precisely took place at that time?

The 28th of April, 1986 became the day when one of the worst disasters in the history of humanity occurred. Radioactive pollution was discharged into the atmosphere and large environmental regions as a consequence of the explosion that occurred at the nuclear power station known as Chornobyl (not Chernobyl), which is also referred to as the Chornobyl tragedy. One of the parts of the pine forest that was located in the closest proximity to the facility was the first to be affected by the strike. In terms of radiation dose, it was given the most substantial amount. A great number of the trees there passed away in an instant. Their appearance changed to a rusty red as a result of this radiation "footprint." The name of the woodland was given to it in this manner.

After that, it was determined to take down pine trees that were polluted. Due to the fact that the trees there absorbed a significant quantity of radiation, they posed a significant threat to both the natural environment and the humans who lived there. It is possible that a fire will start in the forest at any time. This might result in the formation of yet another radioactive cloud. Sand was used to cover the specific ditches that were used to bury the trees that had been cut down. Plantings of new pine seedlings were made, and they continue to be there to this day.

Following the evacuation of people from the surrounding regions, the Red Forest transformed into an unexpectedly rich environment for a variety of flora and wildlife, including species that are in risk of extinction. The forest continues to be one of the most polluted regions in the world, despite the fact that its biodiversity has usually expanded quite a little since 1986. Despite the fact that people and animals have various levels of resistance to radiation, scientists continue to investigate how plants and animals may thrive in the forest. It was said that the region was home to a variety of animals, including wolves, beavers, deer, wild boars, and wild horses, as well as a number of different types of birds, such as storks and eagles.

The largest concentration of radiation, around 90 percent, is found in the soil of the forest, where it is absorbed by the plants and insects that live there. Fires in the forest, which have the potential to send radioactive material into the atmosphere, are still another threat that continues to exist in the modern universe. The Ukraine is continually doing measurements of the radiation levels in the region, testing the areas for radionuclides, holding training sessions for firefighters, and implementing wildfire control measures.

In spite of the fact that Chornobyl is one of the most well-known tourist destinations, it is legally forbidden for anyone who are not knowledgeable about the subject to enter the Red Forest due to the risk of losing their lives. The good news is that as a result of the lesser influence that humans have had on the forest, it has been transformed into an unintentional nature park, which is one of the most remarkable locations on the whole earth.

Reference

https://ukraine.ua/faq/why-did-the-forest-in-chornobyl-turn-red/

https://www.euronews.com/green/2022/04/07/chernobyl-why-did-the-nuclear-zone-s-red-forest-defeat-these-russian-troops