Semipalatinsk Test Site
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| Area | 18000 |
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| Operator | Soviet Union |
| In use | 1949 – 1991 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Subcritical tests | not known |
| Nuclear tests | 456 (340 underground and 116 aboveground) |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1088920 |
About Semipalatinsk Test Site
The Semipalatinsk Test Site, also known as "The Polygon", was the primary testing venue for the Soviet Union's nuclear weapons. It is located on the steppe in northeast Kazakhstan, south of the valley of the Irtysh River.
Semipalatinsk Test Site Photos
