Radiation Roll-Over: Giant sarcophagus built at Chernobyl nuclear plant

The milestone first stage of the new sarcophagus for Chernobyl's nuclear power station has been completed. The unique construction to safely contain the radioactive emissions of Chernobyl for the next 100 years will be ready by October 2015. The unprecedented new shelter will be 108m high (equivalent to a 30-story apartment building), 257m wide, and 150m long (almost two football fields). The a ...