Bikini Atoll

The circular coral reef formation consists of 23 islands surrounding a large central lagoon measuring 594 square kilometers in the Pacific Ocean.

Between 1946 and 1958, the United States military conducted 23 nuclear weapons tests at this location, leading to the evacuation of local inhabitants.

The indigenous population maintained traditions of fishing and farming until their forced relocation, considering land ownership central to their social structure.

Access to the atoll requires special permits and guided tours due to ongoing radiation concerns and preservation requirements for historical artifacts.

The underwater landscape contains multiple military vessels that sank during nuclear testing, creating an extensive collection of submerged wartime artifacts.

Location: Marshall Islands

Location: Bikini Atoll

Elevation above the sea: 25 m

GPS coordinates: 11.60000,165.40000

Latest update: May 29, 2025 20:09