Enewetak is a large coral atoll of 40 islands in the Pacific Ocean and with its 850 people forms a legislative district of the Ralik Chain of the Marshall Islands. Its land area totals less than 5.85 square kilometres (2.26 sq mi), not higher than 5 metres and surrounding a deep central lagoon, 80 kilometres (50 mi) in circumference. It is the second-westernmost atoll of the Ralik Chain and is 305 kilometres (190 mi) west from Bikini Atoll. A total of 67 nuclear and atmospheric bombs were detonated on Enewetak and Bikini between 1946 and 1958. To put this in perspective, you would have to detonate 1.6 Hiroshima bombs every day for 12 years to match the explosive yield derived from these tests. The radioactivity left behind is palpable.
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The 2,807-acre Alameda Naval Air Station is a closed Navy installation located on Alameda Island, adjacent to the city of Alameda. Solid wastes generated at the site were disposed of in two on-base landfills. In addition, various wells have recently tested at extremely high levels for PFAS contamination.
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The following is a personal story submitted to Civilian Exposure and published as part…
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The following is a personal story submitted to Civilian Exposure and published as part…
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The following is a personal story submitted to Civilian Exposure and published as part…
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Air ForceMilitary Contamination Sites
Military Bases’ Contamination Will Affect Water for Generations
The following is a recent article about military contamination and the work by advocates…
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Camp Lejeune ContaminationClaims Information
Current Summary of Available Camp Lejeune Contamination Benefits and Compensation
If you served at the United States Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune or Marine…
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Have you or a loved one been affected by exposure to toxic contamination while…