More Leftover Unexploded Bombs Found: ‘Bomb Sight’ Routes London Map Strikes [VIDEO]
Unexploded ordnances are explosive weapons mostly left after the World War. In the latest, London has been experiencing lots of it. To further learn about it, Dr. Catherine Jones made the "Bomb Sight," a revolutionary map that routes leftover bombs in the area.
According to the "Bomb Sight" official website, the project maps London World War 2 bomb census during 1940-1941. The National Archives first used the project for researchers, academics and students, as they help in finding more unexploded bombs.
The "Bomb Sight" has two different applications today, as it has already rerouted the geographical locations of all the unexploded bombs in London. All the red dots on the map represent each falling weapon during the WW2.
As stated by Dr. Catherine Jones' disclaimer on the "Bomb Sight" project, it will not accurately reveal where all the WW2 leftover unexploded bombs located; however, the map will surely give a wide insight to those who further wants to study it. Its primary goal is just to give further knowledge to the people.
Unexploded ordnance may potentially pose detonation and injure many people. This is the scare that shocked many people when a number of the bombs were found near community places in London.
According to the Guardian, army bomb units lined resident houses and schools to safely dispose any leftover WW2 ordnance in London after its strike 75 years ago. That time was called the "Blitz" when the area was rained with 20,000 bombs.
The Construction Industry Research and Information Association said between 2006 until 2009, 15,000 unexploded bombs have been taken off already in London area. Though, it seems that there are still more, as they are being found frequently once again.
Lastly, the unearthed war leftovers are being usually seen on construction sites today. It is due to the removal of most original bases of the buildings. As more structures are redeveloped, it's told that more will still show in the future.