Nuclear Landscapes: Ground Zero and Tower

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In the above-ground test conducted on this site, the nuclear device was positioned on top of a tall tower for detonation. The great force of the blast caused the tower to disintegrate, leaving only its base. The land in this area is still contaminated with alpha particles, although the surface has been bulldozed. [Taken from the book Nuclear Landscapes, by Peter Goin.]

Digital Creation Date: 
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
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Photograph
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Photograph courtesy of Peter Goin.

Physical Creation Date: 
Tuesday, January 1, 1991