150-megaton thermonuclear explosion, Bikini Atoll, 1 March 1954. Artist: Unknown

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150-megaton thermonuclear explosion, Bikini Atoll, 1 March unexpected spread of fallout from the test led to awareness of, and research into, radioactive pollution. Courtesy UNO.

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Size: 3984px × 2635px
Location: World,Oceania,Marshall Islands,Bikini & Kili,Bikini Atoll
Photo credit: © Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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