#45: Marshall Islands Pacific Proving Grounds

Between 1946 and 1962, the Marshall Islands served as the site for 67 U.S. nuclear tests, resulting in severe contamination from radioactive fallout. The devastation wrought by these tests was so profound that certain regions were declared uninhabitable, displacing native inhabitants from their ancestral lands.

The long-term environmental damage and health risks associated with the fallout have left a lasting impact on the islands and their people. This forced relocation underscores the tragic consequences of nuclear testing and the enduring legacy of contamination.