Simple. To see if they work.
The US was the first to start testing nuclear weapons
The Bikini atoll was used for nuclear weapons testing.
In common usage, yes. Its just a short way of saying it.
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testing without nuclear explosion
to test nuclear weapons
It was banned
The French conducted the nuclear testing in Moruroa Atoll. New Zealand was not happy about the decision to run the testing.?æ
Prohibits nuclear weapon test explosions and any other nuclear explosions in three environments: in the atmosphere, in outer space and underwater, but does not prohibit underground nuclear explosions
This age's top issue is that of nuclear weapons proliferation. If nuclear weapons cannot be safeguarded, and stockpiles reduced, our species can be jeopardized in a quite dramatic fashion. Clean, potable water is a very important issue - but not at the very top ... yet.
Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty