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Also known as self-destruct device, self-destruct mechanism

Self-destruction is a mechanism that can cause an object to destroy itself or render itself inoperable in certain circumstances.

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  • Land mines
  • Military ships
  • Rockets
  • Anti-aircraft cannon shells
  • <span class="anchor" id="Deep sea oil drilling"></span>Deep-sea oil drilling
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Self-destruction is a mechanism that can cause an object to destroy itself or render itself inoperable in certain circumstances.

Self-destruct mechanisms are typically found on devices and systems where malfunction could endanger large numbers of people.

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