History Daily cover image

The Goiânia Accident: South America's Nuclear Tragedy

History Daily

00:00

The Goiânia Radiation Disaster: A Tragic Unfolding

This chapter delves into the catastrophic aftermath of the Goiânia accident, where a stolen radioactive canister leads to unintentional radiation exposure in the community. It captures the tragic unfolding of events as locals, driven by curiosity, unknowingly succumb to the deadly consequences of negligence surrounding nuclear materials.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app