Permalink: https://photo.greenpeace.org/archive/Evacuation-of-Rongelap-Islanders-to-Mejato-27MZIFW6BNI.htmlConceptually similarEvacuation of Rongelap Islanders to MejatoGP0UYRCompleted★★★★Evacuation of Rongelap Islanders to MejatoGP010H4Completed★★★★Evacuation of Rongelap Islanders to MejatoGP07MDCompleted★★★★Evacuation of Rongelap Islanders to MejatoGP0VYJCompleted★★★★Evacuation of Rongelap Islanders to MejatoGP0RJ3Completed★★★★Evacuation of Rongelap Islanders to MejatoGP0SI6Completed★★★★Evacuation of Rongelap Islanders to MejatoGP0YLFCompleted★★★★Evacuation of Rongelap Islanders to MejatoGP0R8FCompleted★★★★Evacuation of Rongelap Islanders to MejatoGP0VRLCompleted★★★★★★View AllGP0IKNEvacuation of Rongelap Islanders to MejatoRongelap suffered nuclear fallout from US nuclear tests done from 1946 - 1958, making it a hazardous place to live. The health of many adults and children has suffered as a result. The Greenpeace crew took adults, children and 100 tonnes of belongings onboard. (The Greenpeace story book page 109 similar)Locations:Marshall Islands-Micronesia-Pacific Islands-Pacific Ocean-Rongelap AtollDate:14 May, 1985Credit:© Greenpeace / Fernando PereiraMaximum size:5695px X 3714pxKeywords:Boats-Clouds-Day-Evening-Indigenous People-KWCI (GPI)-Local-Nuclear (campaign title)-Nuclear radiation-Oceans (topography)-One person-Outdoors-SilhouettesShoot:Nuclear Fallout Evacuation with Rainbow Warrior in RongelapOperation Exodus Rongelap. The island of Rongelap was used for USA nuclear tests from 1946-1958 and was hit by nuclear fallout. Many adults and children suffered from diseases related to the nuclear tests. The crew of the Rainbow Warrior took adults, children and 100 tonnes of belongings onboard to the island of Mejato, 14 hrs sailing from Rongelap. These are the last photos taken by Fernando Pereira.Related Collections:Nuclear Evacuation with Rainbow Warrior in Rongelap (Photos & Videos)The Greenpeace Story (All Photographers)
