Effects of nuclear testing on desert vegetation
Shields LM and Wells PV. 1962. Effects of nuclear testing on desert vegetation. Science. 135(3497):38-40
Nuclear explosions result in an inner circle of complete denudation of desert shrub vegetation. Injury to vegetation appears to be from mechanical and thermal effects of explosion. Change in the composition of vegetation in an area, after detonation, occurs as plants of pioneer character invade the area.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Shields, Lora; Wells, Philip
- Units
- WHSA
- Keywords
- Environmental Impact, Plant Studies, Plants, Radiation, Recovery