I’m curious, for those that know them better. With the way they decay over time, are they more likely to trigger with little input or less likely? Like what part decays faster, and what is the result of that? And, does it depend on the type of water they were deployed in?
Abandoned naval mines become more likely to explode over time, due to several factors:
Corrosion: The metal casings of naval mines can corrode over time, weakening the structure of the mine and making it more likely to rupture.
Leakage: Corrosion can also lead to leakage of the explosive material inside the mine. This can make the mine more sensitive to shock or vibration, and therefore more likely to explode.
Deterioration of detonators: The detonators in naval mines can also deteriorate over time, making them more likely to explode prematurely.
Many naval mines are designed to self-destruct after a certain period of time. This is to prevent them from becoming a hazard to navigation in the future. However, the self-destruct mechanisms in these mines can also fail over time, making the mines even more dangerous.
I’m curious, for those that know them better. With the way they decay over time, are they more likely to trigger with little input or less likely? Like what part decays faster, and what is the result of that? And, does it depend on the type of water they were deployed in?
Abandoned naval mines become more likely to explode over time, due to several factors:
Many naval mines are designed to self-destruct after a certain period of time. This is to prevent them from becoming a hazard to navigation in the future. However, the self-destruct mechanisms in these mines can also fail over time, making the mines even more dangerous.
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