In 1986, a nuclear reactor in Chernobyl in the former Soviet Union (now in the Ukraine) caused one of the worst disasters in modern times. The people over at Magnum Photos created a photo essay that will just blow your mind and break your heart. It details the aftermath of the situation, especially on the children of the area, with photos, music, and audio, taken 10 years after the disaster. intense.
UPDATE: If you are interested in seeing more recent photos and reading very detailed account of a vist to Chernobyl, check out Mark Resnicoff’s blog and site about his visit there a few years ago. He also has interviews with workers, other photos, and lots of information. (Thanks, Mark, for sharing)