Words:  Bea Mitchell Guests can enjoy a unique “forest bathing experience” Germany’s Therme Euskirchen wellness complex has launched a new immersive experience that fuses nature and technology Titled ‘Forest Bathing Lupuna’, the multi-sensory production can be found in the new ‘Immersive Sky‘ experience room It was installed by art collective Marshmallow Laser Feast and designers from the Love Triangle Guests enjoy a unique “forest bathing experience” through sound movement and imagery as they discover the story of the Lupuna tree found in various parts of the Amazon rainforest Via a press release, the new concept shows how Therme Group and its strategic partner Thermengruppe Josef Wund continue to pioneer new forms of wellbeing for their guests. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Therme Euskirchen (@thermeeuskirchen) said: “We not only want to set new standards but also underpin them with a strong commitment to improving the quality of life of our guests and our community “We are creating something new with innovative ideas using technologies and media that meet people’s needs.” Therme Bucharest, Therme’s flagship resort, attracted a record number of international guests last year amid a growing trend for immersive experiences focusing on wellness “With an increased global recognition of the Therme concept, 30 percent of visitors to Therme are shown to be guests from outside of Romania,” Therme Group said in a press release Immersive wellness is a major trend to watch in the attractions business this year. The idea is pioneered by Therme, which fuses water park attractions and wellbeing treatments with art Therme Group will present a new carbon tokenomics model at greenloop 2024 blooloop’s online conference focusing on sustainability in visitor attractions Now in its fourth year, greenloop aims to inform and inspire with top speakers and networking Images courtesy of Therme Group and Thermengruppe Josef Wund Get the latest attractions industry news direct to your inbox More from this author Blooloop is taking climate action and is now B Corp Certified speed and the best experience on this site Another WWII relic is added to the countless others which seemed to litter through Germany’s landscape a SDKFZ-10 was dug up in a construction site at Euskirchen Train Station Authorities from Aachen were called in by the Emergency Control Center of the German railway company Deutsche Bahn AG after a WWII vehicle was found – a SDKFZ-10 – at the Euskirchen Station Monday Construction was being carried out on the site when the said WWII machine was found When part of the remains of the SDKFZ-10 became visible to the workers the work was halted and the emergency control center of the German railway company was informed They initially believed the buried WWII vehicle was a “Borgward IV” a remote-controlled heavy explosive carrier used by the Germans in WWII the police were called to cordon the area in case explosives were found In cooperation with police officers from the Euskirchen district federal police authorities from Aachen were able to control the operation inside and outside Euskirchen railway station until the vehicle was fully excavated A bomb disposal team was then consulted and arrived a few hours later to supervise the digging up of the believed Panzer a SDKFZ-10 emerged – a German military vehicle commonly used during the Second World War – and fortunately was not the initially believed Borgward IV Only the lower part of the WWII vehicle remained intact There were also no explosives found in the site old gas masks and remains of an aged phosphorus torch were found along with the SDKFZ-10 shell – Polizei News reports Heziel Pitogo is one of the authors writing for WAR HISTORY ONLINE as well as production halls in Euskirchen-Stotzheim While Paul Bungartz patented the hydrodynamic seal for his special centrifugal pumps in the 1930s, he founded the company that is today known as Paul Bungartz GmbH &Co KG in 1947 Bungartz special centrifugal pumps were safe to run dry and were used for tasks where conventional pumps failed “With special centrifugal pumps and the foundation of Paul Bungartz GmbH & Co KG in 1947 my grandfather laid the foundation for our company,” explains managing director Dipl-Ing Frank Bungartz who is the third generation of the Bungartz family to manage the company modernizing the company and initiating and implementing expansions and conversions in Düsseldorf and Euskirchen The strategy of combining the tried and tested with the new has been continued by Jürgen’s son Frank who has headed up the business since 2006. Under Frank’s leadership, Bungartz has expanded internationally and continues to innovate. Earlier this year, Bungartz launched a rotary piston pump that is low-pulsation energy-efficient and designed to reduce emissions there will be a celebration for all former and current employees and their families At the in-house exhibition (14–16 September 2022) for customers and interested parties Bungartz pumps will be presented as functional models in the training centre in Euskirchen Free access to this content is for qualifying individuals only Corporate and institutional access requires an appropriate license or subscription For more information contact institutions@markallengroup.com was not only the founder and namesake of today's world-renowned pump manufacturer Paul Bungartz had already patented the hydrodynamic seal for his special centrifugal pumps the special pumps have been custom-designed engineered and manufactured for the respective application Whereby the locations have remained: Düsseldorf as the headquarters of the administration as well as the production in state-of-the-art halls on the company's own premises in Euskirchen-Stotzheim The father of the current managing director had already begun to modernize the company and establish contemporary structures he had initiated and implemented various expansions and conversions in Düsseldorf and Euskirchen The strategy of combining the tried and tested with the new was continued by his son Frank The best example is the rotary piston pump launched on the market in 2022 the internationalization and modernization of the family business began more than 15 years ago Bungartz is represented by competent sales partners on all important continents 75 years of experience with self-regulating which are characterized by high intrinsic safety and a comprehensive spare parts service are thus guaranteed worldwide there will be an internal celebration for all former and current employees and their families At the in-house exhibition (September 14-16 2022) for customers and interested parties Richter and Witte the pumps of the manufacturer Bungartz will also be presented as functional models in the training center in Euskirchen the Ingelfingen-based technology company GEMÜ opened its new prestigious company headquarters in the Hohenlohe business park in June 2024 Anniversary at Tsurumi: The pump manufacturer came to Europe exactly four decades ago Today Tsurumi is considered the global market leader joins their brand Portland Valve in celebrating their 50 year anniversary PV has grown to become a standard name in valves for both submarines and surface vessels over the past 50 years he Wilo Group has had a successful financial year in 2022 The multinational technology group generated a new record turnover of around 1.9 billion euros in the year marking its 150th anniversary Wilo thus increased its sales revenues by 14.2 percent The company’s earnings before tax (EBITDA) rose by 8.6 percent to 196.7 million euros 2022 was marked by strong growth worldwide for Endress+Hauser The specialist for measurement and automation technology delivered more sensors than ever before despite strained procurement and logistics chains sales and employment reached new highs; profits fell due to a negative financial result Anders Frimodt-Møller the CEO of IRON Pump celebrated his 25th anniversary Anders joined IRON Pump in 1998 as Head of Technology and Development and has since held the titles of Production Manager and Technical Director before taking over the company’s full management responsibility as CEO of IRON Pump in 2004 The international information and sales platform for centrifugal pumps killing the driver of an excavator and wounding 13 other people The explosion happened in an industrial area of Euskirchen at a property used by a construction firm to sort and dispose of rubble It wasn't immediately clear whether the explosives had long been buried in the ground or had inadvertently been brought to the site in a delivery of demolition waste The driver of the mechanical digger was fatally injured after it hit the device Another 11 people who were in the area suffered minor injuries roofs and doors up to 400 metres away were damaged in the blast Explosives experts were working to determine exactly what the device was Unexploded second world war bombs are still discovered frequently in Germany though it is rare for those finds to result in death or injury This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Acquisition expands European product portfolio and strengthens European service capability a subsidiary of Simpson Technologies Corporation in the USA specializing in process solutions for the metal casting and chemical process industries announced today the acquisition of Webac Gesellschaft für Maschinenbau mbH (“Webac”) in Euskirchen Germany together with its subsidiaries Webac Maskin AB in Stockholm Webac has 56 years of experience in Germany providing advanced process technology and customized plants for the foundry and oil & gas industries “Simpson and Webac share a commitment to deliver to customers innovative technologies with excellent service levels and support,” said André Klimm Managing Director of Simpson Technologies (Deutschland) GmbH “Acquiring Webac and their talented team will strengthen our ability to service customers in Europe while offering Webac customers access to Simpson’s industry- leading products including the largest portfolio of sand preparation and control technologies in the world.” Webac will strengthen and expand Simpson’s product line to include thermal sand reclamation technology & plants core sand preparation technology and plants fully engineered sand preparation systems and projects and frac sand processing technology for the oil & gas industry Webac also adds key infrastructure and capacity in manufacturing “The acquisition of Webac is our sixth acquisition in the last 20 years and the second in Europe since acquiring the former Georg Fischer sand laboratory equipment business from DISA Industrie AG in 2008.  This shows our commitment to the European market and to the growth of our European business,” said Bruce Dienst “Our global growth strategy is focused on acquiring or developing innovative technologies new capabilities and expanding our reach to better serve our global customers with efficient and effective technology and outstanding customer service will serve as an important and expanding hub for our business in Europe.” The creation of Simpson Technologies (Deutschland) GmbH in Alfeld Germany and the acquisition of Webac Gesellschaft für Maschinenbau mbH in Euskirchen Germany combined with our historical presence Switzerland will establish significantly greater capabilities in product technology project development and after sales service and support for European customers It will provide existing European customers of Simpson Technologies with easier access to full-service local support for fast on-site service response improved customer technical support and the ability to access turn-key solutions.  Webac brings more than 85 years of experience in the foundry industry dating back to 1931 with the founding of the AB Westin & Backlund company in Stockholm The growing demand for machines and complete plants led to the founding in 1962 of a German subsidiary It quickly grew to become a major supplier of foundry technology and plants Webac Gesellschaft für Maschinenbau mbH said “We’re excited to join Simpson Technologies The collaboration of both companies will benefit each of our customer bases worldwide and ultimately help drive new industry innovation through our design and development strengths.”  Simpson Technologies plans an aggressive path to having a fully operational European services team up and running soon leveraging the unique synergy and efficiencies made possible by both organizations’ service staff having state-of-the-art knowledge regarding process technologies and foundry equipment.  I would like to receive the bi-weekly Foundry-Planet newsletter with all latest news Plus the special newsletters – all can be cancelled anytime and at no cost clean air and wild streams attract holidaymakers to the Eifel in droves It is considered a tourist magnet because of its untouched nature some visitors interpret the word "adventure region" differently and the German Touring Car Masters at the Nürburgring attracted thousands of horsepower enthusiasts to the low mountain range roll over the asphalt and meet at filling stations Bikers dominate the scene on this gloriously beautiful day The police do not stand idly by and watch this hustle and bustle in this recreational paradise hooligans - whether in a car or on a motorcycle - are to be dealt with on a broad front The comparatively small Euskirchen district police authority is organizing a road safety day which has been joined by the surrounding districts The Euskirchen police take on the coordination between the departments The guidelines are: sanction and prevention Statistics show just how dangerous testing one's own limits can be Tuned vehicles are almost impossible to control in traffic Motorcyclists are often victims of excessive speed they were involved in 67 accidents in the Euskirchen district alone want to send out a clear message with their team Speeding should no longer be worthwhile in this unique landscape Belgium and Rhineland-Palatinate are on board the THW and the German Red Cross are also involved "The scene will be randomly checked at 13 locations in an area of 8,000 square kilometers," says Chief Superintendent Janssen countries and authorities." It is a great feeling to have the full backing of all network partners The respective district police authorities in the region act on their own authority In the 1,249 square kilometer district of Euskirchen two checkpoints have been set up on the B 258 One control section is between Milzenhäuschen and Blankenheimer Wald 100 kilometers per hour are permitted there A car driver who is flashed is later measured at a speed of 167 km/h and a motorcyclist at 162 km/h A few kilometers south of this is the second post not far from the Rhineland-Palatinate state border The officers record the speed with a laser device "We also like to pick out conspicuous cars and bikes," says Janssen Most of those being measured take it with late summer cheerfulness Their trike with a spray-painted leopard skin pattern was too fast "We know that the police have been here before," they wonder about their carelessness And prefers to talk about a nice weekend in a treehouse chalet that is just behind them Christoph (20) and Fabi (23) are also waved out on their Italian Aprilia bikes There's nothing to complain about on their speedsters "We'll do a lap there later," says the younger one His RSV 1000 RR with its twin-cylinder V-engine easily reaches 250 kilometers per hour He never tries out all that power on a public road "I'm not tired of life." Oncoming traffic forces him to be careful and cautious "You can only go to the limit on a pure race track." the boys from Brühl are in no hurry and chat animatedly with police chief inspector Anke Weber The 52-year-old is responsible for prevention at the Euskirchen traffic directorate In a casual but determined Berlin tone and with a lot of heart she explains what you need to bear in mind if you want to get home safely you can already upset the balance of your vehicle Anke Weber comes from East Berlin and left the GDR in 1989 shortly before reunification She joined the police in the Rhineland shortly afterwards She has a lot of sympathy for motorcyclists: "I also cruise around on a comfortable BMW tourer myself." Her two daughters are also bikers She herself is no longer quite as passionate about it as she used to be she admits: "As a victim protection officer The police chief inspector tells Christoph and Fabi about a serious accident a few weeks ago Someone was no longer able to hold on to their bike and it flipped upright on the bend "There was nothing left to iron out," she says The two bikers listened attentively to the policewoman And finally thank her for being treated so kindly "We've seen it very differently," Fabi remarks Then they grab a few of the information brochures on offer and ride on Cruiser Wilhelm is one of the quiet connoisseurs in the parking lot The Hessian sits contentedly on his jet-black Harley Davidson Street Gilde The 64-year-old from Bad Soden thinks the campaign is "great" He has just arrived from Maastricht in the Netherlands and now wants to go home "It's right that the police make sure the rules are followed," he says "There's just too much happening on our roads." That's not to mention the noise that the Eifel residents have to deal with on Saturdays and Sundays The chief police inspector accompanies the seizure of vehicles that have been noticed during the inspection of technical modifications issued a decibel-oriented catalog of fines to get the situation under control This scale of charges is unique in Germany Wilful technical tampering invalidates the operating license If the stationary noise of the vehicle after tolerance deduction is more than 2 dB(A) - the unit of measurement for the sound pressure level - above the permitted level "You can quickly end up with more than 1,000 euros," states First Chief Superintendent Robert Schmitz 180 of these proceedings have already taken place in Euskirchen since then Christoph Weber - no relation to Anke Weber - works as a motor vehicle inspector for the local police He usually has a feeling when something is wrong during the checks The measurement usually confirms the suspicion an expert checks the result again with a calibrated device so that the values are legally binding Specialist Weber strolls past a motorcycle and describes the trick of how the vehicle was modified "The decibel eater has been removed here," he says "Removing it gives more power and more sound This is actually only intended for the race track." He then points to a BMW from Belgium a few meters away the entire exhaust system has been replaced by a continuous pipe This makes the sound loud and unbearable." The results of the day are later reflected in the authority's press report A total of twelve vehicles were seized at the Euskirchen police station because the permitted noise levels had been significantly exceeded the BMW in question was the inglorious front-runner with 101.3 decibels The driver has to pay a fine of 1,300 euros A 36-year-old from Neuwied was extremely unpleasant He had to blow into a breathalyzer and had two per mille alcohol in his blood a one-handed knife and a baseball bat were in his car Wolfgang Eifinger drew a very positive conclusion at the end of the Road Safety Day We from the police are increasing the pressure to carry out checks and are thus achieving a considerable effect," says the head of the department Prevention expert Anke Weber also emphasizes a second aspect "We treat people decently in the district and don't fold them up From its foundation 185 years ago as a soap and candle start-up P&G today is a leading consumer goods company trusted brands that touch 5 billion consumers worldwide and make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways Our people are our greatest asset: with our philosophy of promotion from within we place strong emphasis on employee development and are committed to finding and fostering world-class talent shape our supportive and welcoming culture and place your personal development at the core of your work 3 European Process & Engineering hubs and the German Innovation Center our sites in Germany are at the center of breakthrough technologies behind our products and deliver processes and packaging technologies that provide winning products for consumers around the world Join one of our European Process & Engineering hubs located in Crailsheim During your internship/thesis (m/f/d) exciting projects could include: •    feasibility studies•    development of innovative technologies•    high-end computer simulation•    development of process and packaging equipment solutions•    development of automation systems and product models •    At least 3 semesters of a technical university degree (such as electrical engineering industrial engineering)•    Very good analytical skills and quick comprehension•    Above-average academic performance•    Extra-curricular activities•    Ability to communicate assertiveness and teamwork•    Good knowledge of English and German •    4-6 months projects with complex technical tasks.•    Exciting work and responsibility from Day 1.•    A competitive internship salary (monthly salary 2,100€).•    Wide range of social benefits: e.g. campus services such as fitness center and canteen etc.•    A customized personal development plan including relevant coaching Sports groups for running & football etc.•    Collaborate & manage multi-functional teams with international spirit work with colleagues across regions and all levels.•    The option to combine your internship with your Bachelor / Master Thesis To optimally prepare for our online assessment & interviews make sure you fully understand our application process •    CV•    Cover letter (optional)•    Copy of university diploma and transcript•    Copy of relevant work internship and volunteering certificates or reference letters Please upload all documents in the "CV/Resume" field Incomplete applications may lead to delays in the recruitment process We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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Please click here if you require an accommodation during the application process Please make sure to wait to hear back from us regarding your accommodation before proceeding with the online assessment we thank you in advance for your patience.  will be stepped up over the next few years Deutsche Bahn is now taking a concentrated approach to its ailing infrastructure people in the region will have to prepare themselves for many rail traffic disruptions gave an overview of short- and medium-term construction measures in the rail network of the Go.Rheinland operating area to the transport committee there will still be closures of sections of the S23 between Bonn and Euskirchen Voreifel route 2023: Preparations are currently underway for the electrification of the Voreifel route This first phase will be completed at 0.45 a.m There will be cancellations of some trips of the S23 between Euskirchen and Bonn The S23 runs hourly between Bonn and Meckenheim and half-hourly between Meckenheim and Euskirchen there will be a total closure of the line between Meckenheim and Alfter-Witterschlick the railway announces a total closure between Meckenheim and Euskirchen (phase 3) this means a partial cancellation on the route Meckenheim - Euskirchen as well as cancellation of the additional journeys during rush hour In the last phase from 18 October to 7 November there will be a total closure on the Rheinbach - Euskirchen line with corresponding consequences for the S23 journeys Voreifel route 2024: From 3 January to 1 March 2024 the first construction phases for the electrification of the Voreifelbahn will start the S23 between Euskirchen and Bad Münstereifel will be cancelled due to investigations of possible explosives and soil testing In the period from 1 March to 1 April 2024 the intermediate cycle of the S23 between Rheinbach and Bonn Hauptbahnhof will be cancelled the third construction phase for electrification will follow leading to a cancellation of the S23 between Rheinbach and Meckenheim the construction work for electrification on the Voreifelbahn will continue the S23 between Swisttal-Odendorf and Meckenheim will be cancelled for this purpose Köln Messe/Deutz-Bonn-Mehlem and Köln Messe/Deutz-Koblenz: From 13 October there will be total closures at weekends due to work on signalling and safety systems as well as restrictions due to single-track operation from Monday to Friday from 9 p.m the RE5 (RRX) between Remagen and Cologne Central Station the RB30 with a stop in Sechtem as well as the RB48 between Bonn-Mehlem and Cologne and the RE8 between Cologne and Koblenz the KVB/SWB line 16 and substitute bus services are available Work on the Cologne 2023 signal box: Due to work on the electronic signal box (ESTW) at Cologne Central Station there will be diversions as well as partial and stop cancellations in all regional traffic between 5 November there will be a total closure in Cologne South due to the work on the signal box This means cancellations of the Eifel services (RE12 RB24) between Hürth-Kalscheuren and Cologne as well as of the RE5 (RRX) and RB26 services between Sechtem and Cologne and the RB48 service between Bonn-Mehlem and Cologne Work on the Cologne 2024 signal box: Work on the signalling technology at Cologne Central Station will lead to restrictions in regional services on the nights of 3 to 6 May 2024 Line RE6 (RRX) must be diverted from Düsseldorf on the right bank of the Rhine via Opladen and Köln Messe/Deutz to Cologne/Bonn Airport RE9 and RB27 lines will be diverted between Troisdorf and Cologne-Ehrenfeld via the Südbrücke bridge Line S12 is partially cancelled between Hennef and Köln-Ehrenfeld line S19 is cancelled between Köln Frankfurter Straße and Köln-Ehrenfeld DB Netz AG has announced further ESTW work in the Cologne node for the period 16 September to 6 October 2024 The concrete effects are not yet foreseeable Work on the Cologne 2025 signal box: The commissioning of the Cologne Central Station ESTW is planned for the period from 14 to 24 November 2025 restrictions are to be expected on all lines in RB and RE traffic High-performance network on the right bank of the Rhine: In the next three years there will be further drastic restrictions As part of its general renovation of the high-performance network west Deutsche Bahn AG will renovate its most important and heavily congested lines The upgrading of the heavily loaded rail network to a high-performance network is intended to increase the quality punctuality and reliability of rail transport The sequence of the upgrading is still being agreed with the federal government 15 routes are included: in North Rhine-Westphalia Cologne-Hagen and Cologne-Dortmund-Hamm stretches head of the transport and mobility department in the Rhine-Sieg district it has now been decided that the Troisdorf-Koblenz freight route will be closed for six months in 2026 The corresponding funds have now been released in the federal budget The stretch on the right bank of the Rhine between the Rhine-Ruhr and Rhine-Main areas is an important part of the freight corridor between Rotterdam and Genoa DB also wants to modernise and upgrade several stations (Bad Honnef The removal of the level crossing Drachenfelsstraße is also on the plan the extension of the S13 between Troisdorf and Bonn-Oberkassel is to be advanced in this context The RE8 and RB27 lines will be centrally affected - they will be cancelled at least between Troisdorf and Unkel during this time A large-scale rail replacement concept is to be developed for this this will also have an impact on the Sieg route which is to serve as a diversion route for the general renovation of the high-performance corridor A total closure of five weeks between Cologne Steinstraße and Betzdorf will be necessary in the first half of 2026 Right bank of the Rhine in 2024: The expansion work on the S13 will already lead to restrictions at the turn of the year 2023/24 as well as from 29 November to 13 December 2024 the section between Troisdorf and Beuel will be single-track only during the week the track between Troisdorf and Beuel will even be completely closed so that the RB27 line will also be cancelled In order for the rerouted freight traffic on the left bank of the Rhine to have "an acceptable operating quality" the RB48 (Cologne - Mehlem) and RB30 (Bonn - Remagen) services on the left bank of the Rhine will also have to be cancelled Right bank of the Rhine 2025: In the second half of 2025 single-track operation is planned between Bonn-Beuel and Königswinter This will be followed by a total closure between Troisdorf and Niederdollendorf from 11 July to 22 August 2025 with a cancellation of the RE8 and RB27 lines further restrictions and total closures at weekends have been announced leading to cancellations of the RE8 and RB27 lines Left bank of the Rhine 2024: In the course of construction work on the electronic signal box in Cologne only single-track operation is possible between the Cologne and Brühl junctions from 16 August to 8 November 2024 lines RE12 on the section Cologne Messe/Deutz - Euskirchen and line RB48 between Cologne Central Station and Bonn-Mehlem will be cancelled there will be a total closure during this period RB24 and RB48 lines between Cologne and Brühl or Erftstadt will be cancelled In order to create capacities for the long-distance and goods trains diverted to the right Rhine route the RE8 line will have to be cancelled between Cologne Messe/Deutz and Koblenz Left bank of the Rhine in 2025: The construction work for the ESTW including the accompanying overhead line and track work will have an impact on the left bank of the Rhine: From 20 December 2024 to 6 June 2025 which will lead to the cancellation of the lines RE12 (Cologne Messe/Deutz - Euskirchen) RB30 (Bonn - Remagen) and RB48 (Cologne- Bonn-Mehlem) which will result in the complete cancellation of the lines RE5 (RRX) Cologne junction 2025: Due to switch renewal work in Cologne Central Station there will be restrictions on various RB and RE lines from 11 to 14 July 2025 (Original text: Dylan Cem Akalin; Translation: Jean Lennox) The general refurbishment of the Cologne-Bonn-Koblenz line on the left bank of the Rhine is planned for 2028 One of the most scenic railway lines in Germany will remain "an important part of the long-distance network" despite the Cologne-Rhine/Main high-speed line several regional transport lines and many goods trains run here which brings the line to its capacity limit the focus is on the Aachen-Cologne route: this section is part of the high-speed connection between Paris It links important economic regions and is also a main route for international freight traffic Around 260 trains pass through the Aachen area every day General refurbishment means here: Equipping for digital railway operation by modernising signal boxes replacing tracks and points and renewing four bridges in Cologne Several stations are also to be modernised and upgraded A World War Two bomb has exploded at a construction site near a west German town killing a man and injuring eight other workers The explosion occurred after a digger accidentally struck the device during excavation work in Euskirchen in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia in which two of the wounded suffered serious injuries near the former capital Bonn in western Germany “During earthworks an excavator hit a World War II bomb which exploded,” a local police spokesman said In the vicinity of the accident site and surrounding streets home windows shattered and garage doors were pushed in.” The ground below many Germany cities still contains unexploded ordnance dropped by Allied and Soviet forces in the Second World War Euskirchen has a moderate level of seismic activity Based on data from the past 55 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900 there are about 305 quakes on average per year in or near Euskirchen Euskirchen has had at least 2 quakes above magnitude 5 since 1970 which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently probably on average approximately every 25 to 30 years The quake had a very shallow depth of 11 km (7 mi) and was too small to be felt by people There have been 15 small quakes up to magnitude 1.3 in or near Euskirchen in the past 30 days The quake had a very shallow depth of 9 km (5.6 mi) and was too small to be felt by people.