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Selects: Why Landmines Are The Deadliest Legacy Of War
2024/10/26
Stuff You Should Know
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Chuck Bryant
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Josh Clark
Josh Clark和Chuck Bryant讨论了地雷问题，指出地雷是战争中最致命的遗产之一，每年造成大量平民伤亡，尤其儿童。他们详细介绍了地雷的历史，从美国内战时期到一战、二战，再到现代冲突，地雷的广泛使用和杀伤力。他们还分析了不同类型的地雷，包括人员杀伤地雷和坦克杀伤地雷，以及各种探测和清除地雷的技术，例如探测、训练有素的动物、金属探测器、地下穿透雷达和大型机械设备等。他们还讨论了《渥太华条约》以及美国等国家未签署该条约的原因。
Josh Clark和Chuck Bryant还讨论了地雷清除的困难和危险性，以及各种清除地雷的方法，包括探测、使用训练有素的动物（狗、老鼠、蜜蜂）、金属探测器、地下穿透雷达和大型机械设备等。他们还提到了戴安娜王妃为提高人们对地雷问题的认识所做的贡献，以及近年来地雷伤亡人数上升的原因，包括也门和叙利亚的冲突以及ISIS的参与。
Deep Dive
Why are landmines considered the deadliest legacy of war?
They remain active for decades, killing and maiming civilians long after conflicts end.
Why do landmines pose a significant threat to civilians?
They are indiscriminate, affecting both soldiers and civilians, and persist in areas where conflicts have ended.
Why do landmine casualties seem to be increasing?
Recent conflicts in Yemen, Syria, and ISIS activities have contributed to the rise in casualties.
Why did the U.S. not sign the International Landmine Treaty?
The U.S. cited the need to maintain landmines in the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea as a defense measure.
Why is removing landmines a challenging task?
Landmines are not marked, making them hard to locate, and some are made of materials that do not trigger metal detectors.
Why did Princess Diana focus on landmine eradication?
She aimed to raise global awareness and support for the victims of landmines, particularly civilians and children.
Los tipos principales de minas terrestres, incluyendo las minas antipersona y antitanque, y cómo funcionan.
- Existen más de 350 tipos de minas terrestres.
- Las minas antipersona incluyen minas de explosión, minas de fragmentación y minas de rebote.
- Las minas antitanque están diseñadas para desactivar tanques y requieren más peso para activarse.
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