On November 1st, 1952, the United States detonated the world’s first thermonuclear device on the Enewetak atoll in the Pacific ocean. In this VR-experience you get a front row seat of this historic test, and a look in the relevant details since then.

On November 1st, 1952, the United States detonated the world’s first thermonuclear device on the Enewetak atoll in the Pacific ocean.
Additionally, there were 42 other tests on or near the atoll.
The local population is still dealing with the aftermath.
In this VR-experience you get a front row seat of this historic test, at a range of 10 kilometers. (6.2 miles)
You get a detailed schematic look at the structure, stages and effects of a thermonuclear explosion.
After the tests, what was done with the irradiated material?
And what is life like on the islands today?
Paradise
is a part in our
Perspectives
series of immersive journalism experiences.
This experience was developed in cooperation with Yle. (Finnish Broadcasting Company)
NOTE: This is not a game. This is a narrative VR experience.

Perspectives: Paradise