This is really interesting. It's weird to think that so many of these nuclear testings for nearly 50 years has occurred close to where I live in California. This video really puts into perspective when and how often nuclear tests are performed (overwhelmingly in the early 60s and rather calmly in the mid 90s) without us having any clue. Too bad we are not able to see North Korea's testing, but it's still fascinating to see the nuclear trends of countries like France and GB. What an eye opener. I'd like to see what this video would look like in 1000 years. Thanks for sharing.
I thought this video was pretty insane, and also did a really good job of showing the impact of how many nuclear tests have been done, as well as the countries that are mainly responsible for these tests. I also thought it was interesting that most of the tests happened during the span of the cold war--when all countries were super concerned about their own security. It makes me wonder what countries knew of what tests and if the United States knew about all of Russia's tests or vice versa. I also think it is interesting (at least according to this video) that we don't see any tests after the late 90's. I'm not sure if it is just that the video is old, or if there have been a lack of tests because of more and more knowledge about the issues these nuclear weapons could cause. Either way, very interesting video. I liked it.
Well I think that clearly answers the quiz question from Monday! I couldn't help but think back to the debates we were having in class and the harmful effects these weapons are supposed to have on the environment. A strong argument I remember being restated multiple times was how governments wouldn't dare use these weapons due to the devastating environmental effects, not to mention the political problems that go along with them. I knew that we tested nukes to some degree but I didn't know the world was testing them on such a large scale. Even though they are of course test nukes, so probably not nearly as powerful as ones countries could use for attack wouldn't they still have some impact on the environment? If that is the case then how is it that over the span of about forty years 2000 nukes haven't been attribute to any environmental problems? Maybe I'm missing something but I would say they seem to have pretty minor effects on the scale that they are being tested, and yet I'm sure they would still deliver a punch.
I was aware that nuclear tests are taking place, however this video has definitely emphasized the magnitude and possible negative effects these tests might have on the environment. Watching this video made me wonder if there is an organization that deals with nuclear tests, and there is! Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty is a multilateral treaty that tries to ban all nuclear explosions in all environments, for military or civilian purposes. United Nations General Assembly adopted it in 1996 however it did not enter into force because certain states refused to ratify it. The video did point out that the US did the most nuclear testing, however in 1996, the testing stopped. The US did sign the CNTBT, and I am glad to see that it respected it. At least I hope.
This is really interesting. It's weird to think that so many of these nuclear testings for nearly 50 years has occurred close to where I live in California. This video really puts into perspective when and how often nuclear tests are performed (overwhelmingly in the early 60s and rather calmly in the mid 90s) without us having any clue. Too bad we are not able to see North Korea's testing, but it's still fascinating to see the nuclear trends of countries like France and GB. What an eye opener. I'd like to see what this video would look like in 1000 years. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI thought this video was pretty insane, and also did a really good job of showing the impact of how many nuclear tests have been done, as well as the countries that are mainly responsible for these tests. I also thought it was interesting that most of the tests happened during the span of the cold war--when all countries were super concerned about their own security. It makes me wonder what countries knew of what tests and if the United States knew about all of Russia's tests or vice versa. I also think it is interesting (at least according to this video) that we don't see any tests after the late 90's. I'm not sure if it is just that the video is old, or if there have been a lack of tests because of more and more knowledge about the issues these nuclear weapons could cause. Either way, very interesting video. I liked it.
ReplyDeleteWell I think that clearly answers the quiz question from Monday! I couldn't help but think back to the debates we were having in class and the harmful effects these weapons are supposed to have on the environment. A strong argument I remember being restated multiple times was how governments wouldn't dare use these weapons due to the devastating environmental effects, not to mention the political problems that go along with them. I knew that we tested nukes to some degree but I didn't know the world was testing them on such a large scale. Even though they are of course test nukes, so probably not nearly as powerful as ones countries could use for attack wouldn't they still have some impact on the environment? If that is the case then how is it that over the span of about forty years 2000 nukes haven't been attribute to any environmental problems? Maybe I'm missing something but I would say they seem to have pretty minor effects on the scale that they are being tested, and yet I'm sure they would still deliver a punch.
ReplyDeleteI was aware that nuclear tests are taking place, however this video has definitely emphasized the magnitude and possible negative effects these tests might have on the environment. Watching this video made me wonder if there is an organization that deals with nuclear tests, and there is! Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty is a multilateral treaty that tries to ban all nuclear explosions in all environments, for military or civilian purposes. United Nations General Assembly adopted it in 1996 however it did not enter into force because certain states refused to ratify it. The video did point out that the US did the most nuclear testing, however in 1996, the testing stopped. The US did sign the CNTBT, and I am glad to see that it respected it. At least I hope.
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