File:Ejected graphite from Chernobyl core.jpg

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Summary

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Ejected lumps of graphite moderator from the core of the Chernobyl reactor 4. The control rod channel is seen in the largest lump.

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Non-free media information and use rationale true for Chernobyl disaster
Description

This image shows the ejection of core material as a result of explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear plant Chernobyl disaster, it is a historically significant photograph.

Source

Probably Soviet Authorities, it has been downloaded from http://www.progettohumus.it/include/chernobyl/dintorni/vulcano/05Grafite.jpg, access 23 June 2008, linked from a more general photo web page http://www.progettohumus.it/chernobyl.php?name=dinto, also access 23 June 2008

Article

Chernobyl disaster

Portion used

Because the image is historically significant, the entire image is needed to identify the subject, properly convey the meaning and branding intended, and avoid tarnishing or misrepresenting the image.

Low resolution?

The copy is of sufficient resolution for commentary and identification but lower resolution than the original. Copies made from it will be of inferior quality, unsuitable as artwork on pirate versions or other uses that would compete with the commercial purpose (if any) of the original photograph.

Purpose of use

Identification and critical commentary in the Chernobyl disaster article, a subject of public interest. It makes a significant contribution to the user's understanding of the article, which could not practically be conveyed by words alone. In particular the magnitude of the task to have the helicopters dump material into the core The image is placed next to the associated material discussing the work, to show the primary visual image associated with the immediate recovery, and to help the user quickly understand the magnitude of the event.

Replaceable?

Because the image depicts a non-reproducible historic event, there is almost certainly no free equivalent. Any substitute that is not a derivative work would fail to convey the meaning intended, would tarnish or misrepresent its image, or would fail its purpose of identification or commentary.

Other information

Use of the historic image in the article complies with Wikipedia non-free content policy and fair use under United States copyright law as described above. The image meets general Wikipedia content requirements and is encyclopaedic.

Fair useFair use of copyrighted material in the context of Chernobyl disaster//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ejected_graphite_from_Chernobyl_core.jpgtrue

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current08:31, 24 June 2008Thumbnail for version as of 08:31, 24 June 2008320 × 240 (23 KB)Power.corrupts (talk | contribs)==Summary== Ejected lumps of graphite moderator from the core of the Chernobyl rector 4. The control rod channel is seen in the largest lump. ==Licensing== {{Non-free historic image}} {{Non-free use rationale | Description = This image shows the

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