Palomares
In 1966, a nuclear accident in Palomares, Spain, resulted in the release of plutonium, prompting extensive cleanup efforts and ongoing health concerns.
Synopsis
In 1966, a nuclear accident in Palomares, Spain, resulted in the release of plutonium, prompting extensive cleanup efforts and ongoing health concerns.
Synopsis
In January 1966, a mid-air collision involving a United States Air Force B-52 bomber and a refueling plane over Palomares, Spain, resulted in the release of four hydrogen bombs. The incident raised significant concerns about nuclear safety and environmental contamination. Local residents and military personnel faced long-term health risks due to the radioactive materials involved. The documentary examines the incident's impact on the community, the U.S. government's response, and the ongoing implications for nuclear policy and international relations.
What are people saying?
Play More Like This
Where else to watch
Related Films
Is this your film?
If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.
Comments