Switzerland seeks ideas to safely retrieve WWI-era bombs dumped in lakes

undefined 21, 2024

Source: interestingengineering

Between 1918 and 1964, the Swiss military discarded munitions in lakes like Thun, Brienz, and Lucerne, located in the environmentally sensitive Swiss Alps. While authorities were aware of the munitions, they didn't fully understand the environmental risks. Now, Swiss officials have launched a competition with a prize of 50,000 Swiss francs to find safe, eco-friendly methods for retrieving these munitions. The challenge lies in the depth, poor visibility, and potential hazards like toxic leaks or accidental explosions.

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