A Soviet submarine that sank in the Arctic waters off Norway in 1989 is still emitting radiation
The nuclear submarine Komsomolets sank on April 7, 1989 near Bear Island in the Norwegian Sea.
July 10, 2019
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OSLO — A Soviet nuclear submarine which sank off Norway in 1989 is still emitting radiation, researchers said on Wednesday following an expedition that used a remotely controlled vehicle for the first time.
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