Round 5: Tossup 20

A 2022 study of tree frogs in this geographical area by Orizola and Burraco described their rapid evolution of melanism, and Anders Møller has published controversial studies on the health of its animal populations. The Clean Futures Fund runs a program providing veterinary care to stray dogs in this area. Iconic locations in this area include the indoor Azure Swimming Pool and the (15[1])rusting “Circular Overview” (*) Ferris Wheel. (10[1])This area (10[1])is home to the world’s largest movable land-based structure, the New Safe Confinement, (10[1])which contains a formation called the “Elephant’s Foot.” Members of the “stalker” subculture illegally explore this area, where namesake “liquidators” conducted cleanup work around reactor Number 4. For 10 points, name this area evacuated due to radioactive contamination from a 1986 disaster. ■END■

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