Behind the disaster lies an untold story. Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes, a new documentary featuring never-before-seen footage of the nuclear power plant disaster and its aftermath, premieres tonight at 9PM on HBO Max. | HBO Documentary Films

In the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster, workers discovered a terrifying sight beneath Reactor No. 4—a black, lava-like mass later nicknamed the “Elephant’s Foot.” ☢️ Formed from melted nuclear fuel, sand, and concrete, it emitted enough radiation in 1986 to kill a person in minutes. This haunting relic remains one of the most radioactive objects ever found. | The Galactic Void