This is sizing up to be a potentially gigantic game changer. I can see this becoming part of a military flare up.

So how will it be removed?
1. tug it off the sand?
2. Dig out under it?
3. Dig out so boats can go around it?
4. Blow it to bits?

I am thinking answer three.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I say build a dam on each side and float it up. Probably only take a few feet. Or use those giant bags for salvaging sunken ships. I guess time is of the essence but they should have several solutions in progress.

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W111 280SE 3.5 Coupe
Manual transmission

Past cars:
Porsche 914 2.0
'64 Jaguar XKE Roadster
'57 Oval Window VW
'71 Toyota Hilux Pickup Truck-Dad bought new
'73 Toyota Celica GT

Running an effective dam across the canal on each side would have been a tall order. Would have taken a gazillion sand bags. But it's an interesting idea.

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Ha hah....a good one!

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.