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 .
Lake Chagan (Atomic Lake) , a crater lake formed by a 1965 "peaceful" nuclear explosion that remains radioactive today. Nevada Test Site (NTS), USA
The Soviet Union's primary testing ground from 1949 to 1989. It hosted 456 nuclear explosions, including the first Soviet nuclear device, RDS-1 . nuclear test site (lekoopas private map)
An Arctic archipelago used for 130 detonations, including the Tsar Bomba —the largest nuclear device ever tested.
Features like vertical shafts for underground tests or horizontal tunnels bored into mountains (e.g., Punggye-ri in North Korea). Established in 1950, this site has seen over
Reinforced bunkers or mobile remote-control ships (like the Emba at Novaya Zemlya ) used to trigger detonations from a safe distance.
Digital maps of these sites typically focus on several key areas found in real-world facilities: Nevada Test Site (NTS), USA The Soviet Union's
Recent satellite observations suggest possible preparations for renewed testing or subcritical tests. Map Anatomy & Visual Features