The large-scale environmental degradation that the new mines would cause was the most common subject in the public discussion.

Experts have said it would be virtually impossible to prove that the mine caused the illnesses.

A mine which had been attached to the obstacle exploded but caused only light damage to the submarine.

Unfortunately, the mine had caused serious structural damage and the Tafelberg broke in half during the operation.

"The mines cause relatively little physical damage to the supertankers," he said.

The mine caused major damage to the front end of the vehicle.

The authorities would not discuss casualty rates but said small arms and mines cause most of the casualties.

The mines caused many military and civilian casualties, particularly in Lapland.

The mine causes the leaf to bent a little.

The mine exploded just forward of the rear gun turret but caused only minor damage.