Crack problem at Moruroa Atoll - 1980

Crack problem at Moruroa Atoll - 1980

In 1980, a survey conducted by the French military identified multiple cracks in the atoll. These fissures were caused by the impact of nuclear tests and are large, reaching up to 8,500 meters in length.

The cracks were initially filled with cement, but geologists have pointed out that this could lead to the leakage of radioactive materials. In particular, the depth and extent of the fissures are believed to have weakened the structure of the atoll itself, increasing the risk of further radioactive material leaks into the sea. This issue is attracting attention from the international community as a symbolic example of how serious the environmental destruction caused by nuclear tests is.

The French government has not provided an adequate explanation of the effects of the nuclear tests conducted so far, and local residents and environmental groups continue to protest. The cracks in Moruroa Atoll are an example of the long-term environmental destruction caused by nuclear testing, and a wake-up call for global environmental protection.