Blasts to clear World War II munitions could contaminate the ocean (IMAGE)

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Blasts to clear World War II munitions could contaminate the ocean

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Explosions, as shown here, that clear abandoned war mines can release high levels of TNT, potentially threatening marine life.

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Uwe Wichert

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