Recent satellite observations suggest possible preparations for renewed testing or subcritical tests. Map Anatomy & Visual Features
It consists of both northern and southern sites, with Matochkin Shar serving as a site for horizontal tunnel testing. Lop Nur Test Base, China
An Arctic archipelago used for 130 detonations, including the Tsar Bomba —the largest nuclear device ever tested.
Digital maps of these sites typically focus on several key areas found in real-world facilities:
Reinforced bunkers or mobile remote-control ships (like the Emba at Novaya Zemlya ) used to trigger detonations from a safe distance.