Hiroshima, 65 Years Later

What happened with the radiation that could have lasted 1000 years in Hiroshima?

Hiroshima 65 years later

Brazil 65 years after the bombing of Hiroshima

On the long run, what causes greater damage, is it the atomic bomb, or ...

Source: email from Alicia J. B. 14 Sept, 2011.

I have not visited Brazil, so I have no idea how they live and the images may not be truly representative of the present situation, but the notes on Hiroshima seem to be pretty accurate judging from other sources.  Yet there is no doubt that  people with their initiative and perseverance can change the course of destiny,  just like what happened in Hiroshima.