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Bikini Atoll (/ ˈbɪkɪˌniː / or / bɪˈkiːni /; Marshallese: Pikinni, [pʲiɡinnʲi], lit. 'coconut place'), [2] known as Eschscholtz Atoll between the 19th century and 1946, [3] is a coral reef in the Marshall Islands consisting of 23 islands surrounding a 229.4-square-mile (594.1 km 2) central lagoon.
Sep 28, 2024 · Bikini, atoll in the Ralik (western) chain of the Marshall Islands in the central Pacific Ocean. The atoll was used for peacetime atomic explosions conducted for experimental purposes by the United States between 1946 and 1958.
May 12, 2022 · Learn about the 23 nuclear weapons tests conducted by the U.S. at Bikini Atoll between 1946 and 1958, including the first underwater blast and the largest hydrogen bomb. Discover how the tests affected the environment, the residents and the international relations.
By Sam Scott. N early 60 years after the last of 23 nuclear explosions in its land, air and water, Bikini Atoll again looks like the idyllic Pacific paradise it was in 1946 — a bracelet of sandy, palm-covered islets encircling an azure lagoon.
Two American tests, Able and Baker, were conducted at the atoll in what became known as Operation Crossroads. The Baker device, called Helen of Bikini, was a 21-kiloton bomb and was placed 27m...
Mar 9, 2021 · A permanent return to the atoll by a multi-generational community would risk serious health effects unless sources of remaining radiological contamination in Bikini’s fruit, soil, and lagoon are addressed and removed, according to our research at Columbia University’s K=1 Project, Center for Nuclear Studies.
Bikini Atoll, Namu Marshall Islands is a breathtakingly beautiful destination with a rich cultural history and plenty of activities for visitors to enjoy. Located in the westernmost part of the Marshall Islands, Bikini Atoll is known for its stunning turquoise waters, lush green vegetation, and diverse marine life.
