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Partial Test Ban Treaty (PTBT)

Also known as the Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT) or the Moscow Treaty, prohibits nuclear weapons tests "or any other nuclear explosion" in the atmosphere, in outer space, and under water. While not banning tests underground, the treaty does prohibit nuclear explosions in this environment if they cause "radioactive debris to be present outside the territorial limits of the State under whose jurisdiction or control" the explosions were conducted.

Permanent link Partial Test Ban Treaty (PTBT) - Creation date 2020-04-26


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