land mine

Also known as landmine

explosive weapon, concealed under or on the ground

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A land mine is an explosive weapon that is hidden underground or on the surface, designed to detonate when someone or something comes into contact with it. Land mines matter because they pose serious dangers to civilians long after conflicts end, as they remain hidden and deadly in areas where wars have been fought.

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Image: Type 59 anti-tank mine.jpg

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Commons category: Landmines
Commons gallery: Land mine
time of discovery or invention: 1277-00-00

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Examples of anti-personnel mines. Center: Valmara 69 (a bounding mine); right: VS-50 Swedish FFV 028 anti-tank-mines of the German Bundeswehr (inert versions)

A land mine, or landmine, is an explosive weapon often concealed under or camouflaged on the ground, and designed to destroy or disable enemy targets as they pass over or near it. Land mines are divided into two types: anti-tank mines, which are designed to disable tanks or other vehicles; and anti-personnel mines, designed to injure or kill people.