World War II bomb in Germendorf: Today there is a risk of explosion!

World War II bomb in Germendorf: Today there is a risk of explosion!

On Thursday, March 20, 2025, a 50 kg World War II bomb will be blown up in Germendorf, a district of Oranienburg. This American bomb, which is equipped with two mechanical impact wages, was discovered as part of a non -systematic search for fighting. The city of Oranienburg announced that from 11 a.m. a blocking circle will be set up around the site that is not accessible to the public. Security forces will secure the area and the fire brigade is used for air monitoring with a drone. [maz-online.de] reports that the Germendorf animal and leisure park is not affected by the measures, but some traders are included in the blocking circle in the immediate vicinity.

The explosion is planned for 12 p.m. and it is assumed that the blocking circle can be lifted again at 12:30 p.m. Since 1990 this has been the 234th bomb that has to be removed from the ground in Oranienburg. Historical backgrounds show that the city was heavily bombarded during the Second World War, especially because of the weapons and chemical demolitions. According to estimates, there are still about 250 duds in the ground, many of them with chemical long -term diligents. [rbb24.de] emphasizes that the city demanded greater support from the federal government in the rescue of ordnance last year.

security measures and protection precautions

For the duration of the measure, protective measures are recommended, especially for the animals in the zoo from 11:00 a.m. to around 12:30 p.m. The additional use of technologies for ordnance location, such as geophysical processes, is of great importance. These procedures can help discover potential hazardous substances in the soil before construction projects or similar activities begin. [BfR-KMR.de] explains that both passive and active methods are used to identify interference body in the earth's magnetic field.

Passive procedures measure changes in the earth's magnetic field, while active methods generate electromagnetic fields. When searching for ordnance, factors such as type, origin, size and the possible interference bodies must be taken into account in the subsoil. Among other things, underground cables or cables in urban areas can influence exploratory results, which further increases the challenge of ordnance.