Located in the Xinjiang region, this site hosted Project 596 , China's first nuclear test in 1964.
Recent satellite observations suggest possible preparations for renewed testing or subcritical tests. Map Anatomy & Visual Features nuclear test site (lekoopas private map)
Lake Chagan (Atomic Lake) , a crater lake formed by a 1965 "peaceful" nuclear explosion that remains radioactive today. Nevada Test Site (NTS), USA Located in the Xinjiang region, this site hosted
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 . Nevada Test Site (NTS), USA Established in 1950,
An Arctic archipelago used for 130 detonations, including the Tsar Bomba —the largest nuclear device ever tested.
Reinforced bunkers or mobile remote-control ships (like the Emba at Novaya Zemlya ) used to trigger detonations from a safe distance.