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Late stage of Baker

The cloud collapsing back into the lagoon
Description: Painting, Oil on Canvas; by Charles Bittinger; 1946; Framed Dimensions 27H X 31W
Accession #: 95-129-B
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A dramatic view of the collapsing cloud raining millions of gallons of radioactive water over the target fleet, throughly contaminating both the warships and the lagoon. For several hours after the explosion a fine mist rained down over the area.

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  • Cold War
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