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Thousands of tons of UXOs remain buried across Japan, particularly in Okinawa, where over 200,000 tons of ordnance were dropped during the final year of World War II. From 1945 until the end of the U.S. occupation of the island in 1972, the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) and the US military disposed of 5,500 … See more
Unexploded ordnance (UXO, sometimes abbreviated as UO) and unexploded bombs (UXBs) are explosive weapons (bombs, shells, grenades, land mines, naval mines, cluster munition, and other munitions) … See more
Protocol V of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons requires that when active hostilities have ended the parties must clear the areas under their control from "explosive remnants of war". Land mines are covered similarly by Protocol II. In addition to … See more
There are a variety of effects unexploded ordnance contamination has on post-conflict societies other than physical harm from detonation. … See more
Unexploded ordnance, no matter how old, may explode. It might seem that the dangers of UXO decrease over time, but this is not always the … See more
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Effects of the North African campaign of World War II
During the fighting in North Africa between the Axis and Allied … See moreMany weapons, including aerial bombs in particular, are discovered during construction work, after lying undetected for decades. Having failed to explode while resting undiscovered is no guarantee that a bomb will not explode when disturbed. Such … See more
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• Danger UXB, a 1979 British ITV television series set during the World War II See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license Japan blows up hundreds of unexploded WWII …
Jan 26, 2022 · On Wednesday, the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force conducted an underwater detonation of 315 artillery shells, grenades, and bullets, roughly a half-mile offshore at Naha Port’s Shinko Wharf,...
Explosion shakes Okinawa wharf as Japan clears unexploded WWII …
Mar 12, 2025 · NAHA, Okinawa — Japanese troops detonated 24 suspected U.S. shells off the coast of Okinawa’s capital Wednesday, the third disposal of World War II ordnance in a month …
Japan steps up WWII bomb disposal after recent …
Dec 2, 2024 · CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Japanese divers working magnetic surveys for the government at two sites on Okinawa discovered 20 pieces of unexploded ordnance believed to be left over from World War II.
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WWII Bombs Unearthed in Japan's Waters and Airports
Dec 4, 2024 · In October, a 500-pound bomb exploded under a taxiway at Miyazaki Airport on Kyushu, prompting nationwide magnetic surveys at other Japanese airports. Between April …
Japanese troops disarm and remove WWII-era bomb in …
Sep 30, 2024 · CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Japanese troops successfully disarmed and removed a suspected World War II-era bomb from Okinawa prefecture’s capital city Sunday, according to city and military officials.
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US Bomb Buried at Japanese Airport Explodes, Causing Major …
Oct 3, 2024 · The explosion, though minor in terms of immediate impact, highlights a broader issue Japan has long grappled with: unexploded ordnance (UXO) left over from the …
The Signing Ceremony for “The Project for Unexploded …
Japan is fully aware of the importance of UXO issues and has placed particular emphasis on UXO response in cooperation with United States and Australia. The funding will contribute to not only ensure the safety of the people of Solomon …
2025 Solomon Islands (UXO disposal) | Japan Ministry of Defense
Feb 14, 2025 · The ultimate aim being to limit the number of accidents caused by UXO and ERW among the people of Solomon Islands. MOD/SDF will continue to promote defense …
The Land of the Unexploded Bombs. James Simpson …
Aug 23, 2013 · On Aug. 10, a 37-year-old Tokyoite ventured out to Tateyama — a beach and fishing community to the Japanese megalopolis’ south — to escape the summer heat with a swim off Ōka Beach.
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