Operation Julin

Julin
Julin Divider, 5kt. Last U.S. Nuclear Test.
Information
CountryUnited States
Test site
  • NTS Area 12, Rainier Mesa
  • NTS Area 19, 20, Pahute Mesa
  • NTS, Areas 1–4, 6–10, Yucca Flat
Period1991–1992
Number of tests7
Test typeunderground shaft, tunnel
Max. yield100 kilotonnes of TNT (420 TJ)
Test series chronology

Operation Julin was a group of 7 nuclear tests conducted by the United States in 1991–1992. These tests followed the Operation Sculpin series, and were the last before negotiations began for the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.

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