WWII Bomb disposal

[M0nkey_Man]

45,000 told to evacuate town before bomb was defused: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/11/30/142970011/45-000-told-to-evacuate-german-town-before-wwii-bomb-disposal?sc=fb&cc=fp

[oakranger]

And there will be many more all over Germany.

[M0nkey_Man]

And there will be many more all over Germany.

ya, just trying to imagine how many mines cover Europe and other areas around the world is pretty hard

[oakranger]

ya, just trying to imagine how many mines cover Europe and other areas around the world is pretty hard

More then we want to believe.

[Reschke]

Just why do they feel the need to evac that many people for a bomb that they can blow in place if necessary? I know its big but geez its not like it isn't going to blow out windows and stuff if the thing goes off anyway; plus they probably need that channel cleared out of the Rhine so the barge traffic can flow easier.

[MiloMorai]

Just why do they feel the need to evac that many people for a bomb that they can blow in place if necessary? I know its big but geez its not like it isn't going to blow out windows and stuff if the thing goes off anyway; plus they probably need that channel cleared out of the Rhine so the barge traffic can flow easier.

The rule by thumb is, when they defuse a bomb, 1m for every kg, so they evacuate 1800m for the 1800kg of that bomb.

You forget about the pressure wave from the explosion? Then there is the shrapnel and debris from damaged buildings that will be flying through the air.

[colmbo]

The rule by thumb is, when they defuse a bomb, 1m for every kg, so they evacuate 1800m for the 1800kg of that bomb.

You forget about the pressure wave from the explosion? Then there is the shrapnel and debris from damaged buildings that will be flying through the air.

The most dangerous after effect of the blast would be lawyers.

[zack1234]

The German government have the RAF's recon photo's of bomb drops to evaluate when construction sites are being considered

The photographs show big craters for exploded bombs and little holes where bombs have not detonated 

[Reschke]

I didn't forget about the over pressure at all. If they detonate in place in the water then the effects will be minimized since the bomb is partially covered with mud and only covered by 16 inches of water. Sure it will not be minimized by much but come on moving 45,000 people out of town for one bomb is ridiculous.

[EskimoJoe]

I absolutely agree that it's ridiculous ; but I also agree that it was by far the safest course of action to take.

[Gh0stFT]

45,000 people out of town for one bomb is ridiculous.

Safety first, nothing worth to risk here.
That bomb is hughe, sitting there for 60+ years, and what a thriller job
the guys now have to defuse this monster! incredible.
My safety Zone would be minimum 2km! when they start defusing.

[RTHolmes]

its a 4,000lb cookie:

[Rolex]

Maybe they're worried about other unknown, unexploded bombs in the surrounding area.

[Gh0stFT]

job just started...
there is also a 250lb US-Bomb AN-M57 right next to the British 4000,lb Monster
and a "Nebelfass" fog barrel? with hazardous chemicals they have to take care.
 

[F22RaptorDude]

its a 4,000lb cookie:

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  That could take out a neighborhood block