Chernobyl’s Secret Cableway Over Reactor 4: What Was Its Purpose? | Chornobyl Uncharted Ep 14

In the history of the Chernobyl disaster, some stories unfolded so rapidly that they left behind little to no evidence. One such story is that of a cableway constructed over Chernobyl Reactor 4 for radioactive aerosol studies. Its legacy remains in brief scientific reports and a blast opening in the power plant building. Yet, this little-known device played a pivotal role in shaping the design of a critical part of the Chornobyl Sarcophagus. In this episode of Chornobyl Uncharted, we uncover this forgotten story, introduce you to its designers, and explore its legacy. 00:00 – Intro 00:30 – Invisible but deadly particles 01:52 – Special filters and a lost container 03:41 – Cableway for the reactor 04:50 – Deployment and operation 06:33 – A full basket of discoveries 08:11 – The “Bypass” system 09:27 – The fate of the scientists Dive into a rabbit hole of Chernobyl: https://patreon.com/thechernobylfamily Buy Fuzik (the Cat) a treat: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chernobylfamily Our posters: https://www.patreon.com/posts/113145981