| Operation Emery | |
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Unexpected venting from the Baneberry nuclear test
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| Information | |
| Country | United States |
| Test site | NTS Area 12, Rainier Mesa; NTS, Areas 1-4, 6-10, Yucca Flat |
| Period | 1970-1971 |
| Number of tests | 16 |
| Test type | underground shaft, underground tunnel |
| Max. yield | 220 kilotonnes of TNT (920 TJ) |
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| Previous test series | Operation Mandrel |
| Next test series | Operation Grommet |
The United States's Emery nuclear test series was a group of 16 nuclear tests conducted in 1970-1971. These tests followed the Operation Mandrel series and preceded the Operation Grommet series.