Explosive Remnants Of War In The Pacific -- The Diplomat
World War II left the Pacific with a dangerous legacy, which continues to trouble island nations seven decades later.
Palm trees shade the white-sand beaches fringing the shimmering water. It’s a picture of paradise. Beneath the surface, however, this paradise bears the scars of a turbulent past; under the sand, below the water and buried in the tropical forests is a hidden legacy, one that is revealed by studying the history of the Pacific and speaking with islanders who uncover the munitions of a war long-gone.
More than 70 years after war came to the peaceful Pacific region, new generations are constantly reminded of the battles by the explosive remnants of war (ERW) that litter their backyards.
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My Comment:This is a problem that is going to be around for decades .... if not longer.
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