How unexploded World War II bombs are located and defused
A few years ago, construction for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London unearthed a gift from the Nazis: a 2,000-pound unexploded bomb. Such finds are common since London was pummeled with 19,000 tons of bombs during WWII. UK construction projects often begin with a call to an outfit like Zetica, a leader in locating subterranean munitions. Each year, Zetica finds more than 8,000 shells, bombs, and mortars in the UK alone. Here's how.
(wired.com)
A few years ago, construction for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London unearthed a gift from the Nazis: a 2,000-pound unexploded bomb. Such finds are common since London was pummeled with 19,000 tons of bombs during WWII. UK construction projects often begin with a call to an outfit like Zetica, a leader in locating subterranean munitions. Each year, Zetica finds more than 8,000 shells, bombs, and mortars in the UK alone. Here's how.
(wired.com)
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