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Moruroa Atoll Test Site, French Polynesia

From series “Largest and Famous Nuclear Test Sites”
Year: 1966.

Since 1960 France did nuclear tests on the territory of Algeria. It is more than likely that tests will be held until now if this small state didn’t win its independence back. After Algeria independence was recognized, France had to replace the test site on the islands in the Pacific Ocean. Moruroa Atoll was rebuilt in a nuclear test site. The first experiments were held there in 1966. On the islands were made a lot of large tunnels, which length was about 800 meters.

Moruroa Atoll Test Site, French Polynesia Since the foundation, the test site is a reason of hot disputes among ecologists. If the nuclear waste will get into the ocean, it can become a reason for the global catastrophe. In the 1960s during another experiment in the soil has appeared a huge fissure through which the nuclear waste could get into the World Ocean. After the explosion, there were made a lot of ecological researching works, which results are still secreted.

The last nuclear tests on Moruroa Atoll were made in 1995. After this the territory wasn’t cleaned from the nuclear waste. Atoll is a very beautiful place, it could be a nice resort. During the whole period of existence, the test site saw 181 explosions. Today this place is very popular among fans of the extreme recreation. Desert beaches with a snow-white sand, tousles of palms and a general lack of people attract fans of a quiet vacation. Next - Lake Lop Nur Test Site


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