In September 2024, dozens of tons of “antique” unexploded bombs were found at the bottom of Lake Gerardmer in the Vosges Mountains of France. Samples of the lake water contained high concentrations of TNT explosive composition and metallic elements such as iron, titanium and lead, contaminating the surrounding environment. The bombs, which originated during the war, are a hidden legacy of the war and pose a threat to the ecological balance and the safety of the population, and the local community is calling for a government-funded expedition to clean them up.
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