23. Why Trump Wants Greenland: The Lost Nuclear Bomb (Ep 2)
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The B-52 Crash and Missing Nukes
This chapter explores the crash of a B-52 bomber that carried four thermonuclear weapons and the severe implications of this incident. It discusses the catastrophic risks had the bombs been armed, the complex investigations surrounding the missing nuclear materials, and the ongoing concerns about environmental contamination and health effects from the exposed nuclear components. The narrative also reflects on the historical context of nuclear weapons mishaps, shedding light on the challenges of recovery and the potential legacy of contamination left by enriched uranium and plutonium.
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