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land mines  

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  • Land mines are generally referred to as explosive devices that are designed to destroy personnel employed in an armed force or to severely damage equipment. They are detonated through pressure that is activated by a specific target's action, the passage of time, and/or controlled means. [Source: Encyclopedia of Crisis Management; Land Mines]

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