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Selects: Why Landmines Are The Deadliest Legacy Of War

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Innovative Approaches to Landmine Detection

This chapter explores the challenges and breakthroughs in locating landmines, highlighting a range of methods from simple probing tools to advanced technologies such as ground-penetrating radar and trained animals. The discussion contrasts traditional detection techniques with innovative solutions, including the use of bees and heavy machinery, while also addressing the humanitarian impact of landmines and advocacy efforts. Through a light-hearted and informative approach, the chapter emphasizes the ongoing battle to clear war-torn areas of these hidden dangers.

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