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Old Chemicals in Antarctic Huts Pose Potential Explosive Hazards

A report has warned that old chemicals found inside historic huts belonging to Ernest Shackleton and Robert Falcon Scott in Antarctica could pose potential explosive hazards. The chemicals, possibly picric acid crystals, solution, and peroxide crystals, require careful handling and disposal.

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Old chemicals in Antarctic huts pose potential explosive hazards, report warns

A report has warned that old chemicals found inside historic huts belonging to explorers Ernest Shackleton and Robert Falcon Scott in Antarctica could pose potential explosive hazards. The chemicals, possibly picric acid and peroxide crystals, require careful handling and disposal, with experts noting they can detonate under specific conditions like heat or shock.

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