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Lake Chagan (Atomic Lake) , a crater lake formed by a 1965 "peaceful" nuclear explosion that remains radioactive today. Nevada Test Site (NTS), USA

An Arctic archipelago used for 130 detonations, including the Tsar Bomba —the largest nuclear device ever tested.

Established in 1950, this site has seen over 900 atmospheric and underground tests. It is one of the most recognizable sites due to its extensive crater fields .

Located in the Xinjiang region, this site hosted Project 596 , China's first nuclear test in 1964.

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Lake Chagan (Atomic Lake) , a crater lake formed by a 1965 "peaceful" nuclear explosion that remains radioactive today. Nevada Test Site (NTS), USA

An Arctic archipelago used for 130 detonations, including the Tsar Bomba —the largest nuclear device ever tested. nuclear test site (lekoopas private map)

Established in 1950, this site has seen over 900 atmospheric and underground tests. It is one of the most recognizable sites due to its extensive crater fields . Lake Chagan (Atomic Lake) , a crater lake

Located in the Xinjiang region, this site hosted Project 596 , China's first nuclear test in 1964. Lake Chagan (Atomic Lake)