Correct option is B
Bikini Atoll is part of the
Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean. It gained global recognition as a nuclear test site during the mid-20th century. Between 1946 and 1958, the United States conducted 23 nuclear tests on Bikini Atoll, including the first hydrogen bomb test. The tests had a significant impact on the local environment and displaced its inhabitants.
Information Booster:
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Bikini Atoll is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its historical significance.
2. The atoll consists of 23 islands surrounding a central lagoon.
3. Despite its beauty, it remains uninhabitable due to residual radiation from nuclear testing.
4. It symbolizes the complex history of nuclear testing and its consequences on indigenous populations.
Additional Knowledge:
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Aleutian Islands: A chain of volcanic islands in Alaska, far from the Pacific testing sites.
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New Caledonia Islands: Located in the South Pacific, but not related to nuclear testing.
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Vanuatu Islands: A Pacific archipelago, famous for its diverse cultures but unrelated to Bikini Atoll.