Imagine a huge and ferocious monster suddenly appearing in a country covered in nuclear radiation. They possess unparalleled strength and intelligence, which provokes fierce conflict between humans and animals.
The movie "Godzilla" once aroused the enthusiasm of the masses, but what if this is not the plot of a Hollywood science fiction movie, but it can happen?
It is said that a mutant giant rat appeared at the site of the Chernobyl accident, and the state sent troops to hunt it down. Is this right or wrong? Can nuclear radiation really create monsters?
Chernobyl: The worst nuclear accident in history
The story is set at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, whose name has been engraved in deep fear and mystery since the terrible accident of 1986.
The Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine under Soviet control
On that day, a loud bang pierced the night sky, releasing nuclear radiation equivalent to 400 times the power of the Hiroshima atomic bomb, turning the country into a primitive forbidden zone.
The serious impact of the Chernobyl nuclear accident goes far beyond the horrific scene of the explosion. Thirty-one people died instantly, and more than 200 were severely exposed to radioactive radiation. It was as if their lives had been taken away, leaving behind endless suffering.
However, this is only the beginning of disaster.
In the following 15 years, another 60,000 to 80,000 people lost their lives to nuclear radiation, 134,000 suffered from radiation sickness of varying severity, families were torn apart, and tragedies struck in every corner.
Children's beds can be seen in a kindergarten near an abandoned city in Ukraine
After Chernobyl, the government was forced to make the surrounding 30 kilometers off-limits, and thousands of people were forced to leave their homes as refugees.
For decades, the land has been filled with empty villages and abandoned buildings, silently telling the tragic story of the past.
Radiation-induced diseases and rampant cancer have become tragedies for every family. The explosion of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor became the worst nuclear accident in human history.
Abandoned buildings near Chernobyl
In this land seriously affected by nuclear radiation and desolate for a long time, legends are circulating ...
Mutant Saga: Chernobyl Giant Rat
The incident began in the spring of 1996, when an 11-member expedition of scientists and security personnel from the United States, Russia and Ukraine arrived at the Chernobyl nuclear accident center to assess the effects of radiation on nuclear power. Plant. Ecology.
However, in this country covered in nuclear radiation, they encounter an unprecedented monster - a giant mutant rat.
Rat Monster (Artistic Effects)
The whole team was fully armed and entered the explosion site of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and walked through the ruins. Their footsteps left icy marks, and their heartbeats seemed to speed up a bit. According to the plan, they will conduct sampling and research in this uninhabited area that is more than 1,000 kilometers long. However, over time, feelings of restlessness and tension creep in.
"Elephant legs" of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant: The material formed when the reactor melts down is hot lava formed by uranium and reactor material, which is mildly radioactive
Just as they were about to start sampling, a huge mouse suddenly appeared in their sights.
This monster-like creature is more than fifty centimeters tall, with shark-like teeth and weapons-like claws, and two ruby eyes shining with a strange light.
According to the description, it is a rat monster with blood-red eyes
In the face of this sudden change, the hands holding the instrument trembled slightly. The appearance of giant rats seems to destroy their rationality and calmness.
However, in the face of this sudden danger, they did not flinch. 11 people tried to fight the giant rat, but the "monster" showed extraordinary strength and anger, and the result of the battle was a fiasco.
After a tense struggle, they finally captured a giant rat and put it in a wire cage. However, the roar of the giant rat is full of fear of the unknown, as if to indicate that great danger is coming.
As night falls, Cocos flickers in the darkness and scientists sit around trying to find a solution. However, what they didn't expect was that more giant rats appeared silently in the darkness, their red eyes like demons pouring out of hell.
The brave guards try to scare away the monster man with a shovel, but the giant rat suddenly launches a ferocious attack, tearing his protective suit with his teeth, and the demonic power makes it impossible for him to resist at all.
Faced with the frantic attack of giant rats, scientists had to make difficult decisions. They opened the door and used the car as a cover to try to fend off the giant rat's attack. However, giant rats seem to possess some kind of intelligence. They constantly attacked the tires of the cars in an attempt to stop the researchers from escaping.
Tires in the rubble (picture)
Gasoline and bullets quickly ran out, and people despaired. In this country, they continue to show fearless courage and wisdom.
A researcher proposed a plan to "lead the tiger down the mountain". To save their teammates, they must distract themselves, attract the attention of the giant rats, and trade their lives for the chance for others to escape.
Workers in protective suits in the ruins of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant
In this heartbreaking battle scene, everyone is attacked by giant rats, and the monster-like power takes their lives, leaving only endless grief.
In the end, only one survivor managed to escape the giant rat's siege. He was physically and mentally exhausted, carrying pain and grief, but what he experienced this night became a thrilling legend.
Is there reality or fantasy behind the giant rat? But does this legend stand up to scientific scrutiny? Are these giant rats real? Is it really possible for monsters created by nuclear radiation to appear in real life? Let's dig deeper and find out the fantasy and reality behind nuclear waste.
Nuclear radiation warning map of the Chernobyl exclusion zone
The story is full of suspense and excitement, but we must put aside our imagination and look at the truth of this legend from a scientific point of view. The radiation from a nuclear accident does affect living things, but can it create such strange mutated animals?
The effects of nuclear radiation on organisms are mainly genetic mutations and DNA damage. However, the mutation is not as dramatic as in the movie, making the animal huge and aggressive.
True biological evolution takes a long time, and the decades since the nuclear accident are not enough for such a large mutation in animals.
DNA damage
In addition, the giant rat in the story shows intelligence close to that of humans, being able to see through the tricks of the guards and attack the tires to stop the vehicle from escaping.
However, the intelligence of animals is consistent with their biological characteristics. Nuclear radiation does not cause animals to suddenly acquire superhuman intelligence. Monster-like intelligence and strategy usually exist only in imaginary worlds.
The impact of nuclear radiation on small mammals, such as mice, in the Chernobyl exclusion zone is not as great as thought
Of course, there are other reasons for this. The Chernobyl accident shocked the world, but there were never reports of giant rats at the time. In addition, there are people who live near the exclusion zone who do not want to leave their homes and have never seen giant rats.
So while the Chernobyl nuclear accident had a huge impact on the surrounding environment, the story of the mutant giant rat remains fictional.
Some photos that are not true and not fake have led many people to believe in the existence of giant rats. Like this photo, it's actually a sun bear with a skin disease and shedding hair.
Nuclear radiation can cause mutations, but it will never instantly create a howling monster. Let us use the light of science to unveil the mystery and let the truth shine brighter.
The Chernobyl accident is serious enough that we don't need to add lies to make the story more dramatic.
Can nuclear radiation create Godzilla?
The film is full of all kinds of fantasy and excitement, especially the nuclear radiation of monsters, just like Godzilla, with its great power and huge size, it always arouses people's curiosity and curiosity.
However, is it possible that these monsters will appear in real life? Let's talk about it from a scientific point of view.
Fantasy mutated monsters
First of all, what are the effects of nuclear radiation on living things? Nuclear radiation is different from ordinary energy sources. It is a small particle of fissile nuclei that can penetrate living organisms. These particles enter biological cells and sneak into your home like thieves. Sometimes they steal parts of the cells and cause DNA damage, just as they damage household appliances. These are mutations, DNA "misspellings" that create new traits.
Genetic variation (Figure)
In the film, the monster that undergoes a large-scale mutation seems to be born mysteriously, but in fact, this mutation takes a long time. It is impossible to have a giant rat overnight, let alone Godzilla.
In fact, the effects of nuclear radiation on living organisms are complex. These mutations can cause subtle changes, but they don't immediately turn an animal into a giant enough to shake the world.
From the current science, Godzilla is difficult to appear in this world, so everyone can be sure
So, what are the consequences of nuclear radiation on living things? First, it could be a genetic "invisible change" that doesn't immediately manifest itself.
Second, some mutations can damage an organism and cause abnormalities or slow growth. That's what we've just said. The real-life monster will not be a tall, aggressive monster like in the movie.
The effects of nuclear radiation are also related to radiation doses. High doses may cause cell death, but they don't magically produce monsters.
About 1,600 people died and were evacuated from nearby hospitals after the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident in 2011, but no one was reported to have died or fallen ill from radiation.
In addition, nuclear radiation in movies often causes great damage and threat to the environment. However, the environmental impact of nuclear radiation is complex, and the factors that really cause environmental change go far beyond nuclear radiation.
Ecological balance and environmental change are also complex processes that do not suddenly collapse due to nuclear radiation.
In a complex ecology, every link is very important, so this order cannot be easily broken.
All in all, while the nuclear radiation monsters in the movie look amazing on the screen, such monsters are almost impossible in real life.
The effects of nuclear radiation on living things are small and complex, and it is impossible to create a giant monster as quickly as in a movie. Let's keep thinking rationally, based on real facts, and look at the fictional world in the movie from a scientific perspective.
Remembering history, condemn the "culprits" of nuclear pollution.
The truth and fantasy of the story meet before our eyes. As those legendary "Chernobyl rats" roared madly in our imaginations, we couldn't help but ask: can nuclear radiation really create such a terrible monster? In fact, science tells us it's impossible.
This animal, also known as the giant rat, is actually an Australian wombat.
The Chernobyl nuclear accident is a profound lesson in human history. More than 31 people were killed in the blast, thousands suffered from radiation, countless families were torn apart and ecosystems were severely damaged. This disaster has made us realize that nuclear pollution not only threatens human health, but also destroys the entire ecological balance. And these consequences go far beyond the legendary "Chernobyl giant rat".
The most radioactive soil in the world near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant
But today, as Japan begins to discharge nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, the world's environmental alarm bells are ringing again, and new warnings are unfolding before us.
The historic warning of the Chernobyl nuclear accident has not been forgotten, but once again we are seeing traces of neglect of environmental protection. The discharge of nuclear wastewater not only poses a threat to marine ecology, but also causes erosion of the global environment. This is not just a problem for one country, but a challenge for all humanity!
The protection of the environment and life has become the common responsibility of mankind. We cannot allow nuclear radiation to further destroy the beauty of our planet.
Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant discharges nuclear wastewater into the sea