A Time-Lapse Map of Every Nuclear Explosion Since 1945 - by Isao Hashimoto

Why it was recommended

It really puts into perspective just how many nukes have gone off for purposes other than to kill people.

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What it covers

Isao Hashimoto's time-lapse map shows all 2053 nuclear explosions between 1945 and 1998, with each nation getting a blip and a running tally. Each second represents one month. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

aConcernedHuman

Length

14 min 25 sec

Year

2010

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