A nuclear explosive and diagnostic canister for a test named “Handley” is lowered down hole at …

A nuclear explosive and diagnostic canister for a test named "Handley" is lowered down hole at ...

A nuclear explosive and diagnostic canister for a test named “Handley” is lowered down hole at Pahute Mesa in the Northwestern corner of the Nevada Test Site. Pahute Mesa is used for higher-yield tests because of its remoteness. The Handley test was conducted in March, 1970. (U.S. Department of Energy)