Historical Events tagged with "amchitka"
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Cannikin: The Largest U.S. Underground Hydrogen Bomb
The United States Atomic Energy Commission conducted the Cannikin test on Amchitka Island in the Aleutians, which was the largest underground hydrogen bomb ever tested by the U.S. The test was part of the nation’s nuclear testing program aimed at ensuring the effectiveness of its nuclear arsenal. The explosion generated a yield of 5 megatons and took place in a geological formation of the island capable of containing the shock waves. This exercise was crucial in demonstrating advancements in nuclear technology and military capability during the Cold War.
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