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In Ekker series, French nuclear tests

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Country
  
France

Number of tests
  
14

Period
  
1961-1966

Test site
  
In Ekker, French Algeria (CSEM) - Oasis Military Test Center

Test type
  
dry surface, underground tunnel

Max. yield
  
127 kilotonnes of TNT (530 TJ)

The France's In Ekker nuclear test series was a group of 14 nuclear tests conducted in 1961-1966. These tests followed the Reggane series, French nuclear tests series and preceded the 1966–70 French nuclear tests series.

References

In Ekker series, French nuclear tests Wikipedia