A 70 kiloton plutonium bomb detonated in Algeria on 13 February 1960, marking France's entry as the fourth nuclear power.
Synopsis
A 70 kiloton plutonium bomb detonated in Algeria on 13 February 1960, marking France's entry as the fourth nuclear power.
Synopsis
In the Reggane region of Algeria, the Blue Gerboise atomic bomb detonated on 13 February 1960. This 70 kiloton plutonium bomb marked France's entry as the fourth nuclear power. Initially, the French government claimed radiation levels were safe. However, declassified documents from 2013 revealed much higher radiation levels. These findings affected areas from West Africa to southern Spain. The documentary addresses the long-term effects of nuclear testing during the French colonial period.
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Why Watch
- See the impact of the Blue Gerboise bomb on Algeria.
- Find out about France's nuclear testing history.
- Meet key figures involved in the French nuclear program.
Did You Know
- The Blue Gerboise bomb detonated on 13 February 1960.
- The bomb had a yield of 70 kilotons, three to four times Hiroshima's power.
- Declassified files from 2013 showed higher radiation levels than reported.
- Radiation from the test impacted areas from West Africa to southern Spain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the yield of the Blue Gerboise atomic bomb?
The Blue Gerboise atomic bomb had a yield of 70 kilotons.
When did France become the fourth nuclear power?
France became the fourth nuclear power on 13 February 1960 with the detonation of the Blue Gerboise atomic bomb.
What regions were affected by the radiation from the Blue Gerboise bomb?
Radiation from the Blue Gerboise bomb impacted regions from West Africa to southern Spain.
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