Fangataufa

Fangataufa is a small coral atoll located in the South Pacific Ocean, part of French Polynesia. It is situated in the Tuamoto Archipelago, which consists of a large number of islands and atolls. Fangataufa is known primarily for its historic significance, particularly as a site of nuclear testing conducted by France in the 1960s. The atoll was used as a testing ground for both atmospheric and underground nuclear tests, which had significant environmental and geopolitical implications.