Four atmospheric nuclear tests and thirteen underground tests were conducted by France in the Algerian Sahara between 1960 and 1966, exposing thousands to radiation.
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Four atmospheric nuclear tests and thirteen underground tests were conducted by France in the Algerian Sahara between 1960 and 1966, exposing thousands to radiation.
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In the Algerian Sahara, the site of the Gerboise Bleue nuclear test looms large in history. Conducted on February 13, 1960, this explosion was four times more powerful than the Hiroshima bomb. Between 1960 and 1966, France conducted a total of 17 nuclear tests in the region, exposing around 30,000 people to radiation. Survivors, including French and Tuareg individuals, recount their struggles for recognition of their illnesses. The French Army has yet to accept responsibility for the long-term effects of these tests.
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- Meet survivors of France's nuclear tests in Algeria.
- Find out about the Gerboise bleue test's massive power.
- See the ongoing fight for health recognition.
Did You Know
- France conducted four atmospheric nuclear tests between 1960 and 1966.
- The Gerboise bleue test was four times as powerful as the Hiroshima bomb.
- There were a total of thirteen underground tests conducted south of Reggane.
- The documentary was awarded at the Festival internacional de cine francófono de Tübingen-Stuttgart in 2009.
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What was the first nuclear test conducted by France called?
The first nuclear test conducted by France was called Gerboise bleue, or 'Blue Jerboa'.
How many atmospheric and underground nuclear tests did France conduct between 1960 and 1966?
France carried out four atmospheric nuclear tests and thirteen underground tests between 1960 and 1966.
What was the power of the Gerboise bleue bomb compared to the Hiroshima bomb?
The Gerboise bleue bomb was four times as powerful as the bomb dropped on Hiroshima.
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