An unexploded World War II bomb detonated at Miyazaki Airport, causing a crater in the taxiway and canceling over 80 flights, but no injuries were reported.
The blast created a crater approximately 7 meters wide and 1 meter deep, indicating the bomb was significant. It was a 500-pound U.S. bomb buried since the war.
Miyazaki Airport, initially established in 1943 for kamikaze pilots, now faces operational challenges due to WWII remnants, illustrating a lingering legacy of wartime destruction.
Officials noted that while the area is known for unexploded ordnance, this specific bomb's sudden detonation is under investigation, signaling ongoing risks from the past.
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