underwater mines
Hidden naval explosives
Underwater mines are explosive devices placed in water to destroy ships or submarines.
They detonate on contact, proximity, or remote trigger.
Naval mines have been used since the 19th century to defend harbors and block shipping lanes: The channel was closed after they discovered underwater mines.
Clearing them remains hazardous work for minesweepers.
- minelayerShip deploying underwater explosives
- blastSudden forceful burst
- minefieldExplosive-laden territory
- sonarUnderwater detection by echoes
- chainLinked segments forming length
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weapon delivery method
underwater minestorpedoes
Self-guided underwater explosives
guided missiles · cruise missiles · depth charges · naval artillery