The US conducted an exercise to detect camouflage nuclear explosions in Nevada

The US National Nuclear Security Administration conducted an exercise simulating a camouflage nuclear explosion at a test site in Nevada, TWZ reports.

The portal reminds that the detection of an underground explosion depends on the location of the explosive device. In particular, one of the most difficult to detect explosions is camouflage, when an explosive device is detonated in the air inside a deep, large chamber, the air layer of which absorbs the shock wave, as a result of which the energy transferred to the surrounding soil is sharply reduced.

The purpose of the tests conducted by the American side in an underground tunnel at the Nevada test site was to test models that could remotely detect a camouflage nuclear explosion. To do this, the United States used non-nuclear explosive devices. Washington claims that Beijing allegedly carries out camouflage nuclear explosions, but carefully hides it.

In September, The Wall Street Journal, citing sources, reported that the American administration began to put pressure on negotiators from Beijing during discussions of China's nuclear potential.

As the interlocutors noted, the United States is seeking a reaction from China to information about possible nuclear tests, which Beijing denies.