Operation Buster-Jangle, Nuclear test series at Nevada Test Site, United States
Operation Buster-Jangle was a nuclear weapons test series at Nevada Test Site consisting of seven total detonations. Six of these tests were atmospheric detonations, while one was designed as a cratering experiment.
The 1951 test series marked the first collaborative program between the Department of Defense and Los Alamos National Laboratories, involving approximately 6,500 military personnel. This undertaking represented a new approach to cooperation between military forces and nuclear weapons research institutions.
Military units conducted combat maneuvers near ground zero after detonations, following specific protocols for radiation exposure and protection standards.
Visitors should know this is a historical test site with limited public access. Check current access regulations and available tours before planning a visit to the location.
The Sugar test was the only surface-level nuclear detonation ever conducted within continental United States territory. This made it a particularly significant moment in the history of nuclear weapons testing on American soil.
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