The area is generally rectangular in shape and com-
prises roughly 375,000 nautical square miles.
While slightly
smaller than the dange> zone used in the latter part of the
1954 series, it is many times larger than the initial area
used in 1954 and has been reoriented slightly for increased
safety.
Lewis L. Strauss, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, has announced that the forthcoming series of tests
Will involve weapons generally smaller in yield than those
tested during the 1954 test series.
It is anticipated that |
the energy release of the largest test will be substantially
below that of the maximum 1954 test.
There will be a post operation radiological survey
of the control area.
Although it is estimated that most,
if not all, of the area will be released from control by
the end of August 1956, it is not now possible to fix a
final effective date.
Effective April 20, all shits, aircraft and personnel
are cautioned to remain ciear of the area enclosed by the
following georgraphic coordinates:
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18° 30' N 158° 00! E - 18° 30! N 172° OO! E - 11°
30' N 172° 00' BE - 11° 30' N 1669 16' E- 10°
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15' N 166° 16' E - 109 15' nN 158° 0O' E extending
North to 18° 30' N 158° 0O' &.:
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