Operation Blowdown
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operation-blowdown-324-11715453
title:
Operation Blowdown
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Operation Blowdown was an explosives test carried out in the Kutini-Payamu jungle of Australia's Cape York Peninsula in 1963, to simulate the effects of a nuclear weapon on tropical rainforest. It was conducted by the Australian Army, the Department of Supply, and the Defence Standards Laboratory with participation from the United Kingdom, Canada and United States. In addition, blast effects on military material, field fortifications, supply points, and foot and vehicle movement were examined in
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Australian test explosion
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Blowdown
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2024-04-05T04:33:08Z
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