Fangataufa, Maritime boundary near Tureia, French Polynesia.
Located at coordinates 22°14'S and 138°45'W, Fangataufa forms a ring-shaped coral reef encircling a lagoon in the Tuamotu Archipelago.
The French government acquired full ownership of Fangataufa in 1964 and conducted fourteen nuclear tests between 1966 and 1996 at this location.
The surrounding waters near Fangataufa provide essential fishing grounds for local communities who maintain traditional maritime practices.
Access to the lagoon occurs through a narrow passage situated 0.8 kilometers southwest of the northernmost point, marked by navigation beacons.
The northeastern coast features an abandoned airfield designed for medium transport aircraft, while the atoll spans 45 square kilometers of lagoon.
Location: Tureia
Part of: Tuamotus
GPS coordinates: -22.25000,-138.75000
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
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