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Johnston Atoll
Johnston Atoll is comprised of four island: Johnston, Sand, East and North. Only Johnston Island is inhabited by humans. Sand, East and North Islands are "birds only" sanctuaries and are small spots of coral sand in the lagoon. Johnston itself is only 2 miles long, 1/2 mile wide and seven feet high. Rogers and Hammerstein were't thinking of this place when they did "South Pacific".
The atoll is located 800 miles southwest of Hawaii and is currently the home of the Johnston Atoll Chemical Agent Disposal System (JACADS).
Previously, Johnston Atoll was the primary testing site during the 1960s atmospheric nuclear testing. During World War II, it was an important aircraft refueling stop for planes on the way to the South Pacific.
The atoll is located 800 miles southwest of Hawaii and is currently the home of the Johnston Atoll Chemical Agent Disposal System (JACADS).
Previously, Johnston Atoll was the primary testing site during the 1960s atmospheric nuclear testing. During World War II, it was an important aircraft refueling stop for planes on the way to the South Pacific.
Sites in Johnston Atoll
A Brief History
A good, brief summary of JI history from Jane's Oceania Home Page.
Current Weather: Weather Underground
Weather reports via Weather Underground
Nautical chart
NOAA navigational chart. Scale 1:50,000 1990 (289K)
Johnston Island DX Expedition - 2001
A ham radio expedition to Johnston Island, 2001.
The World Factbook
General information on the atoll from the CIA.
Current Weather: NOAA
Weather reports from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
JI Pictures from 1960s
A collection of JI pictures from the Portland Atomic Veterans Association
Climate Summary: 1951-2000
Weather statistics and trends from 1951 to present.
Aloha From Johnston Island
A few pictures of a small Island in the middle of the Pacific.
Johnston Island II
Pictures and information about a small Island in the middle of the Pacific. |
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