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nuclear testing

The testing of atomic bombs (see also atomic bomb) by exploding them either above or below ground. (See Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.)

Mid-90s Gallic nuclear testing is blamed for mutating a native iguana species of Tahiti.
A Comprehensive History of Toho’s Original Kaiju (and Atomic Allegory) Godzilla|Rich Goldstein|May 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Both nations had just broken a moratorium to resume nuclear testing.
Drop the Bomb, Obama|James Carroll|September 23, 2009|DAILY BEAST
The early period of nuclear testing in the atmosphere was a time that will not be seen again.
Atoms, Nature, and Man|Neal O. Hines
The first break in the pattern of nuclear testing came in 1958, when the nuclear powers agreed to a 1-year test moratorium.
Atoms, Nature, and Man|Neal O. Hines

And earlier today we joined with over 30 nations to begin negotiations on a comprehensive ban to stop all nuclear testing.
Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006|Various
In the past four years, we agreed to ban--we led the way to a worldwide agreement to ban nuclear testing.
Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006|Various