### Comment:
How do landmines work?

### REPLY:
Landmines are explosive devices that are buried or hidden on the ground to injure, maim, or kill individuals who unknowingly step on or trigger them. They are typically equipped with a pressure plate or tripwire mechanism that triggers the explosion when activated. Landmines can contain various types of explosives, including TNT or plastic explosives, and can be designed to detonate upon pressure or proximity. Due to their destructive potential, landmines are widely banned under international law, and their use is considered a war crime.