Ground Zero Totem 1 - SA

  Historic Site

Position

DEG: -28.698223 132.372025
DMS: 28º 41' 53.6" S 132º 22' 19.29" E
UTM: 53 J 6822619mN 243247mE
Altitude: 299.32m

Description

Address & Contact

Maralinga-tjarutja
South Australia
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Information

Test Site Totem 1. A British atomic weapon was test exploded here on 15 Oct 1953.The area was closed to human access for decades. Reopened for visitation via a local guide via Maralinga village. Bookings essential. See ExplorOz Treks for details.
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Weather

Closest Weather Station

Coober Pedy Airport at 05/02:00pm CDT
Distance from Ground Zero Totem 1 231.73km E
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
41.0°C34.8°C15%9.2°C1006.8hPa0.0mmNW32km/hr
17knots
43km/hr
23knots

Closest Climatic Station

Marla Police Station
Distance from Ground Zero Totem 1 197.8km NE
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C37.336.032.628.623.119.719.822.226.829.833.035.0
Mean Min. °C21.921.417.713.68.95.44.96.210.714.317.720.0
Mean Rain mm14.731.424.110.213.414.113.47.910.520.823.839.7

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