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What is Divine Strake?
A detonation of 700 tons of explosives that will shoot a cloud of debris 10,000 feet in the air.
Why the test?
To help the government fine-tune its skill at destroying underground bunkers.
Who opposes it?
Utah and Nevada political leaders, environmentalists and others, who question the need for the test and whether it will harm the environment.
What happens next?
Federal officials say they'll have documents ready, perhaps by today, that will address concerns.
