Atomic bomb explosion, Bikini Island
Description
On July 1, 1946, the United States detonated the first atomic bomb during a time of peace at the Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean. The Bikini Atoll Nuclear Test site is now inscribed on the World Heritage list.
Creator
U.S. Navy
Date
07-01-1946
Format
Gelatin silver print, fibre-based; wirephoto
Type
Still Image
Rights Holder
Toronto Star
Files
Collection
Citation
U.S. Navy, “Atomic bomb explosion, Bikini Island,” TPL Virtual Exhibits, accessed May 6, 2024, http://omeka.tplcs.ca/virtual-exhibits/items/show/307.