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European Wildfires Uncover and Detonate Unexploded World War Bombs
Wildfires across Europe have exposed and detonated unexploded bombs and mines from World War I and II, revealing a hidden danger. Climate change is contributing to the unearthing of these old explosives.
22 Aug, 06:09 — 22 Aug, 13:31
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APVery High3d ago
European wildfires reveal a hidden danger: buried bombs and mines from WWI and WWII - AP News
European wildfires reveal a hidden danger: buried bombs and mines from WWI and WWII AP News
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual3d ago
Wildfires across Europe detonate forgotten World War bombs
The scorched landscapes have exposed a potentially lethal threat lurking underground
By Sam McNeil
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Wildfires expose unexploded bombs across Europe
Fires can ignite old munitions and also burn away the scrub and brush that hides them.
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European wildfires reveal a hidden danger: buried bombs and mines from WWI and WWII - Arab News
European wildfires reveal a hidden danger: buried bombs and mines from WWI and WWII Arab News
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First report: AP · 22 Aug, 06:09|Full coverage: 9 · 11h|Window: 11h
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