Gerboise Rouge (French pronunciation: [ʒɛʁbwaz ʁuʒ]; lit. 'Red Jerboa') is the codename for a French nuclear test conducted on 27 December 1960 in Reggane, Algeria. This was the 3rd French nuclear test, after Gerboise Bleue and Gerboise Blanche, completing the colors of the French flag.

During this test, the army carried out experiments on animals, such as goats or mice, which were in Reggane.[1]

Location

Gerboise Rouge was conducted at 26°21′13″N 0°07′25″W / 26.35361°N 0.12361°W / 26.35361; -0.12361.[2]

Synthesis of the aerial nuclear tests at the CSEM[2]

References

  1. ^ APRES L'EXPLOSION AU SAHARA DE GERBOISE ROUGE - Vidéo Ina.fr
  2. ^ a b "Radiological Conditions at the Former French Nuclear Test Sites in Algeria: Preliminary Assessment and Recommendations". Radiological Assessment Reports Series. STI/PUB/1215. Vienne: International Atomic Energy Agency: 7. 2005. ISBN 92-0-113304-9.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerboise_Rouge
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