Eli5: what happens to the areas where nuclear bombs are tested?
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After the fact? The short lived radiation decays over the course of months to years but the site will maintain elevated (but not dangerous) levels of radiation compared to “normal” background. Most of the locations are still under guard and not open to the public at all times. However it is possible to visit some of these sites in the states on specific days or through a guided tour.
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