Things We Never Expected To Learn From The Melting Of An Alpine Glacier

Published on 06/10/2022
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A Significant Amount Of Ice Has Melted

The glacier atop Mount Scorluzzo has melted more than it had previously due to global warming. In 2017, the ice receded to the point where a cave opening could be reached. The White War Museum in Italy dispatched a team of experts to investigate what was hidden inside.

A Significant Amount Of Ice Has Melted

A Significant Amount Of Ice Has Melted

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When The Ice Disappeared

The unimaginable was revealed by the ice. They discovered a military barracks where a group of Austro-Hungarian soldiers had been stationed. When the conflict finished, it appears that they simply locked up the structure and left. In fact, the majority of the items were undamaged. This has provided experts with an insight into what life was like in the mountains during WWI.

When The Ice Disappeared

When The Ice Disappeared

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