Historical Events tagged with "sea exploration"
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Discovery of a Missing Hydrogen Bomb
The DSV Alvin submarine located a missing American hydrogen bomb in the Mediterranean Sea, approximately 2.5 miles deep. The bomb had been lost during a mid-air collision involving a B-52 bomber and a refueling plane, known as the Palomares incident. The accident occurred in January, and after extensive search efforts, the submarine's discovery provided a significant development in the ongoing mission to recover any critical military materials. The recovery of the bomb assured military officials and the public about national security interests.
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