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4 August 2023
SGS Maps Fallout From US Nuclear Weapons Tests

Princeton University's Program on Science and Global Security (SGS) has mapped the radioactive fallout from US nuclear weapons tests, beginning with the Trinity test in 1945. A research team led by Sebastien Philippe of SGS has released the article "Fallout From US Atmospheric Nuclear Tests in New Mexico and Nevada (1945–1962)"—it discusses assessment of fallout from the tests and has been submitted for formal peer review. More information can be found on the SCS website.