Often marked by a large subsidence crater or a "shot tower" for atmospheric tests.
Recent satellite observations suggest possible preparations for renewed testing or subcritical tests. Map Anatomy & Visual Features nuclear test site (lekoopas private map)
Features like vertical shafts for underground tests or horizontal tunnels bored into mountains (e.g., Punggye-ri in North Korea). Often marked by a large subsidence crater or
It consists of both northern and southern sites, with Matochkin Shar serving as a site for horizontal tunnel testing. Lop Nur Test Base, China It consists of both northern and southern sites,
Reinforced bunkers or mobile remote-control ships (like the Emba at Novaya Zemlya ) used to trigger detonations from a safe distance.
Civil defense "Doom Towns" (wooden houses, vehicles, and mannequins) built to test the effects of a blast on urban environments. Nuclear Test Sites - Atomic Archive
Established in 1950, this site has seen over 900 atmospheric and underground tests. It is one of the most recognizable sites due to its extensive crater fields .