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202447 minPG-13documentary

The Sunken Graveyard Of Lost Atomic Bombs

202447 minPG-13documentary

Tinian, a pivotal site in World War II, harbors a submerged graveyard of atomic bomb remnants, posing dangers to local divers and revealing a hidden history.

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Channel: Timeline - World History Documentaries

The Sunken Graveyard Of Lost Atomic Bombs

2024• 47 minPG-13

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Tinian, a pivotal site in World War II, harbors a submerged graveyard of atomic bomb remnants, posing dangers to local divers and revealing a hidden history.

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Tinian, a small island in the Northern Mariana Islands, served as a crucial assembly and launch site for atomic bombs during World War II, specifically under Project Alberta. The island's role culminated in the deployment of Little Boy and Fat Man on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. Beneath its crystal blue waters lies a significant off-shore dumpsite, littered with unexploded ordnance and bomb remnants. These materials pose serious risks, as they can ignite upon exposure to air, highlighting the island's complex and dangerous legacy.

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