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| Information | |
| Country | United States |
| Test site | NTS Area 12, Rainier Mesa; NTS Area 19, 20, Pahute Mesa; NTS, Areas 1-4, 6-10, Yucca Flat |
| Period | 1980-1981 |
| Number of tests | 14 |
| Test type | underground shaft, underground tunnel |
| Max. yield | 140 kilotonnes of TNT (590 TJ) |
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Operation Guardian was a series of 14 nuclear tests conducted by the United States in 1980-1981 at the Nevada Test Site. These tests followed the Operation Tinderbox series and preceded the Operation Praetorian series.