Perspectives: Paradise
On November 1, 1952, the United States detonated the world's first hydrogen bomb on Enewetak Atoll in the Pacific Ocean. In this VR experience you will feel the effects of “Ivy Mike” 10 km from ground zero. You’ll get to walk on top of a nuclear waste site and meet people living on the atoll today.
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September 9, 2019
6 years and 328 days ago
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Very Positive178 reviews88.8%
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On November 1, 1952, the United States detonated the world’s first hydrogen bomb on Enewetak Atoll in the Pacific Ocean.
All in all, the United States conducted 43 nuclear tests on or near the atoll after the WW2. Local people are still dealing with the aftermath.
In this VR experience you will feel the effects of “Ivy Mike” 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) from ground zero.
Afterwards you will get a detailed look at the structure and effects of a thermonuclear explosion.
You can walk on top of a radioactive waste repository, and meet the people who live in the former nuclear testing area.
Read more at
Paradise is a part of our Perspectives series of immersive journalism experiences.
This experience was developed together with the Finnish Broadcasting Company, Yle.
NOTE: This is not a game. This is a narrative VR experience.
All in all, the United States conducted 43 nuclear tests on or near the atoll after the WW2. Local people are still dealing with the aftermath.
In this VR experience you will feel the effects of “Ivy Mike” 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) from ground zero.
Afterwards you will get a detailed look at the structure and effects of a thermonuclear explosion.
You can walk on top of a radioactive waste repository, and meet the people who live in the former nuclear testing area.
Read more at
Paradise is a part of our Perspectives series of immersive journalism experiences.
This experience was developed together with the Finnish Broadcasting Company, Yle.
NOTE: This is not a game. This is a narrative VR experience.
