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   Nuclear Explosions Conducted by France during 1960, including sirface, air, underwater tests. I don't have here shaft/tunnel test data, since I'm collecting the images of those explosions :)  If you you find anything incorrect or missing please contact me at: zvi@zvis.com, any help will be appreciated.


Date Conducted Location Detonation Type Yield Kt. Name Material
February 13, 1960 Algeria, Reggane Proving Grounds Tower 60-70G Bleue Pu239
April 1, 1960 Algeria, Reggane Proving Grounds Surface <20G Blanch Pu239
December 27, 1960 Algeria, Reggane Proving Grounds  Tower1.6 G RougePu239
April 25, 1960 Algeria, Reggane Proving Grounds Tower 0.7G Verte Pu239