<2> Where The Ocean Reveals How The Planet Works
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<3> Introduction
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The Pacific Ocean, which covers over 60% of the Earth’s surface, holds many secrets about the planet’s workings. One of the most fascinating examples of this is the small Pacific atoll of Bikini. Located in the Marshall Islands, Bikini is a coral reef ring that has been the subject of intense scientific study due to its unique environment and the impact of human activities on the ecosystem.
<3> The Atoll’s Formation
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Bikini Atoll is a ring-shaped coral reef that has been formed over millions of years through the accumulation of coral and other marine organisms. The atoll’s unique shape is a result of the uplift of the sea floor, which has created a ring of coral around a central lagoon. This process is known as “atoll formation” and is a common feature of tropical ocean environments.
<3> The Impact of Nuclear Testing
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In the 1940s and 1950s, the United States conducted a series of nuclear tests on Bikini Atoll, including the infamous “Bravo” test in 1954. This test released a massive amount of radiation into the environment,