Unexploded ordnance (UXO, sometimes abbreviated as UO) and unexploded bombs (UXBs) are explosive weapons (bombs, shells, grenades, land mines, naval mines, cluster munition, and other munitions) that did not explode when they were deployed and remain at risk for detonation, sometimes many decades

Between 1940 and 1945, U.S. and British air forces dropped 2.7 million tons of bombs on Europe, half of that amount on Germany.

Following the unfortunate news reported at the start of December 2021, we’ve been digging through the news archives to give you a round-up of some other UXO-related incidents that have occurred in Germany and Austria over the past couple of decades.

May 7, 2017 · Unexploded ordnance (UXO or sometimes also abbreviated to UO), unexploded bombs (UXBs), or explosive remnants of war (ERW) are explosive weapons such as bombs, shells, grenades, land mines,...

Dec 12, 2023 · This article presents risk factors that are associated with the handling of unexploded ordnance (UXO) during explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) operations in German waters. The construction of offshore wind parks and the German immediate action program are expected to increase the number of EOD operations.

Jan 10, 2025 · Between 1945 and 2008, more than 115 people died from encounters with UXO in the German North Sea. But the ocean works relentlessly. In the decades since their disposal, some metal components of...

Jan 14, 2025 · UXO clearance is the process of finding, removing, and safely disposing of unexploded ordnance, such as bombs, grenades, shells, landmines, and other munitions that failed to explode on impact. These explosive remnants of war (ERW) threaten human life, infrastructure, and the environment.

SeaTerra meets the demanding requirements of safe UXO surveys in rivers, lakes, ports and nearshore areas using the latest technologies. We are well aware of the specific challenges posed by flowing waters, heavily frequented port areas or tide-dependent coastal areas.

Millions of tons of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and discarded explosive remnants from war can be found in European waters and beyond. Many of them are next to the shore-line, dispensing toxics to the environment.

On the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany, unexploded bombs and explosive ordnance are hidden in soil and water. They originate from the times of the two World Wars or from the intended military use of the site.