Frequent Breaks in Undersea Pipelines Mean Fixes Are Possible for Nord Stream

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October 11, 2022

Dear Reader, Experts say that recent ruptures in the Nord Stream pipelines were probably caused by explosions, but their exact sources remain unknown. What is known is how engineers can start repairing Nord Stream—because damage to undersea pipelines is not a rare occurrence, and there are established protocols for patching up the problem areas.

Sophie Bushwick, Associate Editor, Technology

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