This Alpine Glacier Is Melting And Experts Are Discovering Shocking Secrets Beneath The Ice

Published on 06/06/2022
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The Glacier Has Melted A Lot

Because of global warming, the glacier atop Mount Scorluzzo has melted farther than it has previously. In 2017, the ice receded enough to give access to a cave opening. The White War Museum in Italy dispatched a team of specialists to investigate what was hidden inside.

The Glacier Has Melted A Lot

The Glacier Has Melted A Lot

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When The Ice Gave Way

The ice exposed the incredible. They discovered a military barracks that had housed a squadron of Austro-Hungarian soldiers. When the battle finished, it appears that they just locked the structure and went out. In actuality, the majority of the material was unaltered. This has provided scholars with a peek at what life was like in the highlands during WWI.

When The Ice Gave Way

When The Ice Gave Way

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