Declassified U.S. Nuclear Test Film #38

0800038 - The Amchitka Program - 1970 - 24:11 - Color - This video discusses the MILROW nuclear test, a seismic calibration test to determine whether larger nuclear tests could be conducted on Amchitka Island, Alaska. The approximately one megaton MILROW device, buried 4000 feet underground, was detonated on October 2, 1969.

The video shows scenic views of the Amchitka Island and discusses its participation in World War II activities and in a previous nuclear test - LONG SHOT. Footage also shows preparations and activities before, during, and after the MILROW test, including environmental protection studies and activities conducted by Atomic Energy Commission, Department of the Interior, and State of Alaska personnel. Surface effects during and after the test detonation are shown, including the surface subsidence crater.

The three underground nuclear tests conducted on Amchitka Island, Alaska, were as follows:

LONG SHOT, October 29, 1965, shaft, Vela Uniform Project, approximately 80 kilotons
MILROW October 2, 1969, shaft, weapons related, approximately 1 megaton (Mt)
CANNIKIN, November 6, 1971, shaft, weapons related, less than 5 Mt

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• atomic
• cancer

[ablada]

I love how the music is so happy and uplifting.

[crockigater2]

This was the second test at amchitka island and the 11th test of the Operation Mandrel 1969-1970 underground nuclear test series

[Polybun]

@chinesecommunist LOL WNUK indeed.

Personally I understand where they are comming from. What good is screaming about a nuke going to do? May as well sit back, relax, and enjoy the end of the world.

[dirkbruere]

At least there's no scientists explaining to the happy natives how radiation is good for you!

[konman001]

The island was designated as a natural wildlife refuge - with some exceptions which included "military" purposes . . . such as nuclear explosion tests . . . oooops.

[lithiumdeuteride]

Sorry about that static, folks. We're having a bit of technical difficulty due to the EMP!

[chinesecommunist]

Woah, this is the melloest nuke film ever.

And after this one megaton detonation we'll have some more smooth jazz on 99.4 WNUK...