Atmospheric nuclear detonations refer to nuclear weapon tests conducted in the Earth’s atmosphere, above ground or underwater. Primarily used during the Cold War by nations like the US and USSR, these tests demonstrated destructive power and advanced weapon development. While no direct beneficiaries exist due to severe environmental and health consequences, military and scientific communities gained data on blast effects and fallout patterns.
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