The Nuclear Tests Listeners at our Outback

Located almost right in the center of the Northern Territory, lies the Warramunga Seismic and Infrasound Research Station. Scientists are using this station to listen out for nuclear tests. It’s essential as it detects for disasters, military operations etc. 

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Produced By: Thomas Koutis

Featured In Story: Professor Hrvoje Tkalčić – Head of Geophysics and the Director of Warramunga Array at Australian National University, and

First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 11 February 2026