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1966–70 French nuclear tests

1966–1970
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Country France
Test site Colette zone, Moruroa Atoll; Denise zone, Moruroa Atoll; Dindon zone, Moruroa Atoll; Fregate Zone, Fangataufa Atoll; Muroroa Atoll, Pacific Test Area (CEP)
Period 1966–1970
Number of tests 22
Test type air drop, balloon, barge, dry surface
Max. yield 2.6 megatonnes of TNT (11 PJ)
Test series chronology

The France's 1966–1970 nuclear test series was a group of 22 nuclear tests conducted in 1966–1970. These tests followed the In Ekker series, French nuclear tests series and preceded the 1971–74 French nuclear tests series.


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