gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:fusion
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gptkbp:affiliated_with
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gptkb:UK_Atomic_Energy_Authority
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gptkbp:community
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engaged
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gptkbp:consequences
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influence on foreign relations
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:date
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November 8, 1957
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gptkbp:detonation_yield
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1.8 megatons
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gptkbp:duration
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1 day
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gptkbp:evaluates
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conducted post-test
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gptkbp:field_of_study
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nuclear physics
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:Operation_Grapple_VII
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gptkbp:government
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gptkb:British_government
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gptkbp:historical_context
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post-World War II
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Operation Grapple VI
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gptkbp:impact
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nuclear policy
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gptkbp:international_relations
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influenced UK strategy
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gptkbp:international_response
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condemnation from some countries
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gptkbp:involved
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gptkb:British_Army
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gptkbp:is_tested_for
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gptkb:Christmas_Island
classified
airburst
advanced technology used
extensive records kept
scientists and military personnel
global nuclear policy implications
conducted after detonation
final phase of Grapple series
military and political significance
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced future tests
part of UK nuclear history
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Christmas_Island
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gptkbp:media_coverage
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extensive
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gptkbp:mission
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evaluate weapon performance
demonstrate nuclear capability
determine yield and effects.
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gptkbp:nuclear_fallout
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measured
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gptkbp:objective
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test thermonuclear designs
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Operation_Grapple
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gptkbp:predecessor
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gptkb:Operation_Grapple_V
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gptkbp:previous_test
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gptkb:Operation_Grapple_V
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gptkbp:public_reaction
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mixed reactions
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gptkbp:related_event
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gptkb:Cold_War
nuclear arms race
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gptkbp:result
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successful detonation
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gptkbp:safety_measures
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implemented
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gptkbp:series
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Grapple series
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gptkbp:significance
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first successful test of a British thermonuclear weapon.
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Operation_Grapple_VII
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gptkbp:test_aftermath
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long-term effects studied
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gptkbp:test_classification
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military classified
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gptkbp:test_conditions
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controlled environment
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gptkbp:test_design
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thermonuclear design
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gptkbp:test_number
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gptkb:6
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gptkbp:type
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thermonuclear weapon test
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Lieutenant_Commander_Nimitz
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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