Bikini Atoll

Bikini Atoll is a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean, part of the Marshall Islands. It gained international attention as the site of U.S. nuclear testing between 1946 and 1958, including 23 atmospheric nuclear explosions. These tests had devastating effects on the environment and displaced the local Bikini people, who have struggled with health issues and loss of their homeland. Today, Bikini Atoll is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its historical significance and underwater remnants of nuclear tests, which serve as a stark reminder of the impact of nuclear weapons on both people and nature.