Monitoring Nuclear Tests from Australia's Remote Warramunga Facility

Summary

The article describes the author's work at the Warramunga facility in the Australian outback, one of the world's most sensitive nuclear detection stations. As the director for nearly 19 years, the author explains how this remote monitoring station listens for nuclear tests globally, with its work becoming increasingly important as nuclear treaties like New START expire and geopolitical tensions rise. The piece combines personal narrative with technical explanation of how seismic and infrasound monitoring works in detecting nuclear explosions, highlighting Australia's crucial role in global nuclear non-proliferation efforts.