Tsar Bomba: The Largest Atomic Test in World History

Edward G. Lengel, PhD

22 January 2025

9 min

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This article explores the detonation of the Tsar Bomba on October 30, 1961, the largest nuclear test in history, and its impact on global politics and nuclear disarmament efforts.

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References

The National WWII Museum: High factual reporting
COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC

Tsar Bomba: The Largest Atomic Test in World History

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