McClure Radioactive Site, USA

From series “The Most Radioactive Zones on the Planet”

6 out of 13 - Chemical Factory Mailu-Suu, Kyrgyzstan

7 out of 13 - Sellafield Power Plant, United Kingdom

8 out of 13 - Hanford Nuclear Reservation Site, USA

9 out of 13 - McClure Radioactive Site, USA

11 out of 13 - Stone Houses in Yangjiang, China

12 out of 13 - Infected Apartment in Kramatorsk, Ukraine

Another place in the United States known for serious contamination is McClure located in Scarborough. In the 40s of the last century, there was a large industrial center engaged in the production of radioactive elements in this area. Then it was dismantled, and a part of the waste, including scrap metal, was buried in the ground. Due to non-compliance with nuclear waste measures, the high radioactivity persists in the area now.

The worst thing is that lands infected back in the 40s were used for building a large residence 30 years after the closure of the industrial plant. The high radioactivity in the area was detected only in 80s. All this time, people, who lived there, were continually exposed to a radiation.

Active work on the purification of the contaminated ground began in 1995. Tons of contaminated soil were transferred to the nearby mortuaries. Over the years of the cleaning work, 16 000 cubic meters of soil were disposed. Virtually all this land was transferred to Passmore Avenue repository. Now, the mortuary is being kept under strict surveillance. According to available data, it is very reliable and eliminates the leakage of the radiation into the environment.

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ATM bankomat: 'ATM' located in 0.31 km (

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Car rental office: 'Cardomain Networks Inc' is located in 1.71 km (

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Fuel station: 'Chevron Seattle' in 1.09 km

Supermarket: 'Trader Joe's' in 0.33 km

Parking: 'Seattle CruisePark (Cruise Parking)' in 1.24 km

Apotheek: 'Karen L. Urbanowicz, PharmD' in 0.28 km

Police station: 'Police Department Harbor Ptrl' in 2.06 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'Twirl Urban Play Cafe LLC' in 0.22 km

Railway station: 'Monorail / Train Terminal' in 3.41 km

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The Mediterranean Inn

Located in 1 km from McClure Radioactive Site
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Rooms: 180

All guest rooms at The Mediterranean Inn include a microwave, a small refrigerator and a coffee maker. A work desk and ironing facilities are … More: photo, rates and booking

La Quinta Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown

Located in 2 km from McClure Radioactive Site
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Rooms: 72

A flat-screen cable TV is provided in each air-conditioned guest room at La Quinta Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown. For convenience, all rooms feature … More: photo, rates and booking

"Vintage Park, a Kimpton Hotel"

Located in 3 km from McClure Radioactive Site
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Rooms: 125

Furnished in rich tones reflecting the nearby Washington Wine Country, rooms at Vintage Park, a Kimpton Hotel offer a flat-screen TV and minibar. … More: photo, rates and booking

University Motel Suites

Located in 4 km from McClure Radioactive Site
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Rooms: 21

A cable TV with premium channels is available in every air-conditioned suite at University Motel Suites. A full kitchen, dining area, and seating … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around McClure Radioactive Site - Seattle

Quite unusual sights exist in the city. The Wall of Chewing Gum is one of them. It appeared in 1993 and is located near the popular theater. Once, students queuing up to get theater tickets began to glue coins to the wall with a chewing gum. For many years, the city authorities have tried to deal with such a mess and diligently cleaned the wall. However, colorful pieces of chewing gum appeared again and again. Nowadays, the wall entirely covered with chewing gum is a real city attraction. Tourists come here especially to re-enact the ritual of local students.
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Lovers of modern art and picturesque nature will be interested in visiting the garden of Dale Chihuly. Its founder was a famous glassblower. He spent more than 40 years on the formation of this beautiful garden. Today, visitors can enjoy not only extraordinary living plants but chic glass flowers and trees. Some sculptures look so natural, that it is difficult to distinguish living plants from the glass ones at first glance.
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