Historical Disasters & Nuclear Safety: The 1987 Cesium-137 accident in Goiânia remains the world’s largest radioactive disaster outside a nuclear facility. Triggered by the improper disposal of radiotherapy equipment, the event exposed over 110,000 people to radiation and resulted in four immediate fatalities. In 2026, the Netflix documentary “Radioactive Emergency” brings this tragedy back to the spotlight, emphasizing the critical importance of nuclear waste management and public safety protocols.
O desastre do Césio-137 em Goiânia é um marco na segurança nuclear mundial. Relembre os fatos de 1987, o impacto na saúde pública e como a nova série da Netflix revive essa memória em 2026.
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