Often marked by a large subsidence crater or a "shot tower" for atmospheric tests.
The Soviet Union's primary testing ground from 1949 to 1989. It hosted 456 nuclear explosions, including the first Soviet nuclear device, RDS-1 .
Digital maps of these sites typically focus on several key areas found in real-world facilities: nuclear test site (lekoopas private map)
Established in 1950, this site has seen over 900 atmospheric and underground tests. It is one of the most recognizable sites due to its extensive crater fields .
Recent satellite observations suggest possible preparations for renewed testing or subcritical tests. Map Anatomy & Visual Features Often marked by a large subsidence crater or
Located in the Xinjiang region, this site hosted Project 596 , China's first nuclear test in 1964.
It consists of both northern and southern sites, with Matochkin Shar serving as a site for horizontal tunnel testing. Lop Nur Test Base, China Digital maps of these sites typically focus on
Reinforced bunkers or mobile remote-control ships (like the Emba at Novaya Zemlya ) used to trigger detonations from a safe distance.