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North Atlantic Treaty Organization
An intergovernmental military alliance between North American and European countries, established in 1949 to provide collective security against aggression.
Ground Zero
Originally denoting the point on the earth's surface directly above or below an exploding nuclear bomb, now commonly used to refer to the site of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City.
Nuclear Explosion
A powerful detonation resulting from the release of energy following the fission or fusion of atomic nuclei, used in military weaponry and, experimentally, for peaceful purposes.
Los Alamos
A town in New Mexico, USA, known for the Los Alamos National Laboratory where the atomic bombs of World War II were developed, playing a significant role in nuclear research.
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