#world-war-ii-era-munitions

#world-war-ii-era-munitions

Scientists discovered World War II-era munitions, including explosives and smoke devices, on the seafloor off the Southern California coast.

The findings were unexpected as the scientists had initially been searching for remnants of chemical waste barrels.

The researchers used sonar and high-definition video to map the ocean floor and found hundreds of munitions, indicating a potential risk to the marine ecosystem. [ more ]