Operation Storax

Operation Storax was a series of 47 nuclear tests conducted by the United States in 1962–1963 at the Nevada Test Site. These tests followed the Operation Fishbowl series and preceded the Operation Roller Coaster series.

See also: List of nuclear weapons tests of the United States

Operation Storax
Storax Sedan
Information
CountryUnited States
Test site
  • NTS Area 12, Rainier Mesa
  • NTS, Areas 1–4, 6–10, Yucca Flat
Period1962–1963
Number of tests47
Test typecratering, underground shaft, tunnel
Max. yield115 kilotonnes of TNT (480 TJ)
Test series chronology
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