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| − | [[Image:250px-BikiniIsland.png|thumb|250px|Bikini Atoll]]'''Bikini Atoll''' (also known as Pikinni Atoll) is an atoll in one of the Micronesian Islands in the Pacific Ocean, part of Republic of the Marshall Islands. It is referenced in multiple films in the |
+ | [[Image:250px-BikiniIsland.png|thumb|250px|Bikini Atoll]]'''Bikini Atoll''' (also known as '''Pikinni Atoll''') is an atoll in one of the Micronesian Islands in the [[Pacific Ocean]], and part of the [[Marshall Islands|Republic of the Marshall Islands]]. It is referenced in multiple films in the [[Godzilla (Franchise)|Godzilla franchise]], and is physically seen in the comic book ''[[Godzilla: Awakening]]'' and the [[2014]] {{FilmC}}, ''[[Godzilla (2014 film)|Godzilla]]''. |
| − | Bikini Atoll consists of 23 islands surrounding a 229.4-square-mile (594.1 km2) lagoon. As part of the Pacific Proving Grounds it was the site of more than 20 nuclear weapons tests between 1946 and 1958. |
+ | Bikini Atoll consists of 23 islands surrounding a 229.4-square-mile (594.1 km2) lagoon. As part of the [[wikipedia:Pacific Proving Grounds|Pacific Proving Grounds]], it was the site of more than 20 nuclear weapons tests between 1946 and 1958. |
| + | ==Filmography== |
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| + | *[[Godzilla (1954 film)|''Godzilla'' (1954)]] (Mentioned) |
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| + | *''[[Rodan (1956 film)|Rodan]]'' (Stock Footage, U.S. Version) |
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| + | *''[[H-Man (1958 film)|H-Man]]'' (Mentioned) |
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| + | *''[[Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah]]'' (Mentioned) |
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| + | *[[Godzilla (2014 film)|''Godzilla'' (2014)]] |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===[[Showa era|Showa Series]]=== |
===[[Showa era|Showa Series]]=== |
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====''[[Godzilla (1954 film)|Godzilla]]''==== |
====''[[Godzilla (1954 film)|Godzilla]]''==== |
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| − | In the original film, |
+ | In the original film, Dr. [[Kyohei Yamane]] hypothesizes that an [[United States|American]] hydrogen bomb test conducted at Bikini Atoll awakened and removed [[Godzilla (1954)|Godzilla]] from his underwater environment and caused him to absorb massive amounts of radiation. |
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===[[Heisei era|Heisei Series]]=== |
===[[Heisei era|Heisei Series]]=== |
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====''[[Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah]]''==== |
====''[[Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah]]''==== |
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| − | In the Heisei Series, writer Kenichiro Terasawa hypothesizes that the |
+ | In the Heisei Series, writer Kenichiro Terasawa hypothesizes that the Castle Bravo H-bomb conducted at Bikini Atoll in [[1954]] mutated a [[Godzillasaurus]] living on nearby [[Lagos Island]] and turned it into [[Godzilla (TRoG)|Godzilla]]. After learning of and testing this theory, the [[Futurians]] travel back in time to [[1944]] and remove the Godzillasaurus from Lagos Island, taking it to the Bering Sea in hopes of erasing Godzilla from history. |
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| ⚫ | However, it is later revealed that the Godzilla which attacked Japan in 1954 was a different Godzillasaurus from the one on Lago, and was still mutated by the H-bomb test in 1954. The Godzilla that attacked Japan in [[1984]] and [[1989]] was actually the result of the Futurians moving the Godzillasaurus from Lagos to the Bering Sea, where it was mutated by a Russian nuclear submarine crash. |
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| ⚫ | However, it is later revealed that the Godzilla |
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===[[Legendary era|Legendary Series]]=== |
===[[Legendary era|Legendary Series]]=== |
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====''[[Godzilla (2014 film)|Godzilla]]''==== |
====''[[Godzilla (2014 film)|Godzilla]]''==== |
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| − | The [[United States]] military, after suffering attacks on their nuclear submarines |
+ | The [[United States]] military, after suffering attacks on their nuclear submarines at the hands [[Godzilla (MonsterVerse)|Godzilla]], readied a nuclear warhead at Bikini Atoll in an attempt to kill the monster. When Godzilla surfaced at Bikini, the bomb was detonated. However, it failed to kill or even visibly harm Godzilla, who subsequently disappeared for 60 years. |
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==Comics== |
==Comics== |
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===''[[Godzilla: Awakening]]''=== |
===''[[Godzilla: Awakening]]''=== |
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| − | Planning to eliminate both [[Godzilla]] and [[Shinomura]], the United States military lured the monsters to Bikini Atoll with a nuclear warhead, then detonated it as they battled on land. The blast successfully killed Shinomura, but Godzilla survived and went into hibernation. |
+ | Planning to eliminate both [[Godzilla (MonsterVerse)|Godzilla]] and [[Shinomura]], the United States military lured the monsters to Bikini Atoll with a nuclear warhead, then detonated it as they battled on land. The blast successfully killed Shinomura, but Godzilla survived and went into hibernation. |
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Revision as of 01:44, 9 July 2019
Bikini Atoll
Bikini Atoll (also known as Pikinni Atoll) is an atoll in one of the Micronesian Islands in the Pacific Ocean, and part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. It is referenced in multiple films in the Godzilla franchise, and is physically seen in the comic book Godzilla: Awakening and the 2014 film, Godzilla.
Bikini Atoll consists of 23 islands surrounding a 229.4-square-mile (594.1 km2) lagoon. As part of the Pacific Proving Grounds, it was the site of more than 20 nuclear weapons tests between 1946 and 1958.
Filmography
- Godzilla (1954) (Mentioned)
- Rodan (Stock Footage, U.S. Version)
- H-Man (Mentioned)
- Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (Mentioned)
- Godzilla (2014)
History
Showa Series
Godzilla
In the original film, Dr. Kyohei Yamane hypothesizes that an American hydrogen bomb test conducted at Bikini Atoll awakened and removed Godzilla from his underwater environment and caused him to absorb massive amounts of radiation.
Heisei Series
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
In the Heisei Series, writer Kenichiro Terasawa hypothesizes that the Castle Bravo H-bomb conducted at Bikini Atoll in 1954 mutated a Godzillasaurus living on nearby Lagos Island and turned it into Godzilla. After learning of and testing this theory, the Futurians travel back in time to 1944 and remove the Godzillasaurus from Lagos Island, taking it to the Bering Sea in hopes of erasing Godzilla from history.
However, it is later revealed that the Godzilla which attacked Japan in 1954 was a different Godzillasaurus from the one on Lago, and was still mutated by the H-bomb test in 1954. The Godzilla that attacked Japan in 1984 and 1989 was actually the result of the Futurians moving the Godzillasaurus from Lagos to the Bering Sea, where it was mutated by a Russian nuclear submarine crash.
Legendary Series
Godzilla
The United States military, after suffering attacks on their nuclear submarines at the hands Godzilla, readied a nuclear warhead at Bikini Atoll in an attempt to kill the monster. When Godzilla surfaced at Bikini, the bomb was detonated. However, it failed to kill or even visibly harm Godzilla, who subsequently disappeared for 60 years.
Comics
Godzilla: Awakening
Planning to eliminate both Godzilla and Shinomura, the United States military lured the monsters to Bikini Atoll with a nuclear warhead, then detonated it as they battled on land. The blast successfully killed Shinomura, but Godzilla survived and went into hibernation. Template:Locations Template:Era