Features like vertical shafts for underground tests or horizontal tunnels bored into mountains (e.g., Punggye-ri in North Korea).
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)
Digital maps of these sites typically focus on several key areas found in real-world facilities:
Civil defense "Doom Towns" (wooden houses, vehicles, and mannequins) built to test the effects of a blast on urban environments. Nuclear Test Sites - Atomic Archive Features like vertical shafts for underground tests or
The Soviet Union's primary testing ground from 1949 to 1989. It hosted 456 nuclear explosions, including the first Soviet nuclear device, RDS-1 .
Often marked by a large subsidence crater or a "shot tower" for atmospheric tests. Map Anatomy & Visual Features Digital maps of
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 .