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   Nuclear Explosions Conducted by France during 1960s, including surface, air, and underwater tests. I don't have shaft/tunnel test data, since I'm collecting the images of the surface explosions :)  If you you find anything incorrect or missing please Contact Me, any help will be appreciated.

Date Conducted Location Detonation Type Yield Kt. Name Material
February 13, 1960 Algeria, Reggane Proving Grounds  Tower 60-70 G Bleue Pu239
April 1, 1960 Algeria, Reggane Proving Grounds  Surface <20 G Blanch Pu239
December 27, 1960 Algeria, Reggane Proving Grounds  Tower 1.6 G Rouge Pu239
April 25, 1960 Algeria, Reggane Proving Grounds  Tower 0.7 G Verte Pu239