Late stage of Baker
![The cloud collapsing back into the lagoon The cloud collapsing back into the lagoon](/content/history/nhhc/our-collections/art/exhibits/conflicts-and-operations/operation-crossroads-bikini-atoll/late-stage-of-baker/_jcr_content/mediaitem/image.img.jpg/1487877605495.jpg)
A dramatic view of the collapsing cloud raining millions of gallons of radioactive water over the target fleet, throughly contaminating both the warships and the lagoon. For several hours after the explosion a fine mist rained down over the area.
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Wars & Conflicts
- Cold War
Navy Communities
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