Nuclear test sites in Australia

Nuclear test sites in Australia primarily refer to locations where nuclear weapons testing was conducted during the mid-20th century. The most significant of these sites are: 1. **Maralinga**: Located in South Australia, Maralinga was the primary site for British nuclear tests from 1956 to 1963. The tests conducted here included both atmospheric and underground detonations.

Emu Field is a locality in South Australia, situated in the north-western part of the state. It is primarily known for its proximity to the Emu Field Nuclear Research Facility, which has been used for various scientific and defense-related purposes, including nuclear testing in the past. The area is characterized by its arid environment and is part of the larger region of the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, known for its Indigenous cultural heritage.

Maralinga is a remote area in South Australia that is historically significant due to its role as a site for British nuclear testing during the 1950s and early 1960s. The British government conducted a series of nuclear tests at Maralinga, which was part of their efforts to develop and demonstrate nuclear weapons capabilities during the Cold War. The tests included both atmospheric and underground detonations, and they had significant environmental and health impacts on the area and the indigenous populations.

The Montebello Islands are a group of approximately 30 small islands and islets located off the northwestern coast of Australia, in the Indian Ocean. They are part of the Shire of Ashburton in Western Australia and are situated roughly 130 kilometers (about 81 miles) west of the town of Exmouth.