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Debris Cleanup
DEBRIS DISPOSAL
Disposition of debris was based on the radiological condition of
and its disposition as indicated in the Master Index. Red det
disposed of by crater containment as described in a subsequent
Green debris was left in place or otherwise disposed
noncontaminated material. Yellow debris and some green deb:
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disposed of by dumping atthe nearest site designated in the perm
by Pacific Ocean Division, Corps of Engineers, for disposal of me
the lagoon.’ There were three such sites: Site Alpha (A) off E.
Island, Site Bravo (B) off Runit (Yvonne) Island, and Site Charlie
the coast of Enjebi asillustrated in Figure 5-17.
Disposal of hazardous ordnance (ammunition, projectiles, gi
bombs, etc.) from World War II battles at Enewetak wascarriec
trained EOD experts, as described in Chapter 4.
LAGOON DISPOSAL SITES
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FIGURE 5-17. LAGOON DISPOSAL SITES.