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Operation DOMINIC Nuclear Tests (1962)

1962 · Short film · 26 min

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This Dominic I video provides a visual overview of 36 atmospheric nuclear devices detonated in the Pacific Proving Ground from April to November 1962. It was the last atmospheric nuclear test series conducted by the United States. Also, Dominic I was the largest and most elaborate U.S. testing operation ever conducted. In geographic terms, the diagnostic stations receiving data from the tests covering more than 15 million square miles. According to the video, Operation Dominic I was prompted by…

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★★★★ · Awe inspiring · hrsauertieg · 2015-05-15

We were wise to film every aspect of these tests before the hammer came down on atmospheric testing. Say what you will, these atomic tests are great cinema.

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