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Learn about the definition, history, risks and problems of unexploded ordnance (UXO), which are explosive weapons that did not explode when used or discarded. Find out how UXO can cause casualties, environmental contamination and accidents, and how to deal with it safely.
Hundreds of thousands of unexploded bombs and mines carpet the seabed off the UK's coast. Many are known about and mapped, but plenty more are not, posing a potential danger to those working at...
The discovery of an unexploded World War Two bomb in Exeter resulted in a military response, thousands of residents being evacuated from their homes and extensive damage to nearby...
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May 6, 2024 · UN mine action experts warn that Gaza is contaminated with millions of tonnes of debris and unexploded bombs left by the war. They urge civilians to avoid and report any suspicious items and to stay safe from asbestos and other hazards.
Mar 6, 2024 · The web page outlines the interim guidance for implementing response actions at closed, transferring, and transferred military ranges with unexploded ordnance (UXO) hazards. It covers the general principles, state and tribal participation, response activities under CERCLA, and characterization and response selection.
Jul 26, 2016 · Since the Vietnam war ended in 1975, unexploded bombs in South-East Asia have claimed 40,000 lives. Defusing any bomb is risky business, but it is harder still when the detonator rusts or is...
Learn about the international humanitarian law and policy on explosive remnants of war, the unexploded ordnance left behind after a conflict. Find out how the Protocol on Explosive Remnants of War, adopted in 2003, aims to reduce the suffering and help affected communities.
