Why doesnt a geiger counter get destroyed by the radiation, while everything else does?

Question

Just watched Chernobyl and saw how “everything” electrical got destroyed from the radiation, but not the geiger counters. Why it that?

In: Biology

Answer 1

That’s a great question! From what I understand, Geiger counters are specifically designed to detect and measure radiation, so they’re made with materials that can withstand exposure to it without getting damaged. It’s pretty cool how technology can work in such specialized ways.