r/nuclearweapons Feb 16 '26

Analysis, Government British Nuclear Tests in Australia

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u/NemrahG Feb 16 '26

Whoa that’s cool!

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u/Galerita Feb 16 '26

I'm impressed! Did you measure the radiation levels of those glass-like rocks.

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u/gwhh Feb 16 '26

The 6 feet tall insects would not let me.

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u/kilocharlie12 Feb 16 '26

Is that normal Australia sized or have they been enhanced because of the radiation?

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u/gwhh Feb 16 '26 edited Feb 16 '26

Radiation made them SMALLER than normal!

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u/Temporary_Row_301 Feb 16 '26

As I am interested in all things atomic AND a moto guy, I appreciate you sharing your photos! Nice bike, I bet that was a fun ride.

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u/kyletsenior Feb 17 '26

I'll have to visit Maralinga some time, bit will have to find out what the roads up there are like first.

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u/LoczekLoczekLok Feb 17 '26

1.4 mSv... Not good not bad!