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NASA Uncovers Hidden Cold War Base Beneath Greenland Ice

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Source: Interesting Engineering
NASA Uncovers Hidden Cold War Base Beneath Greenland Ice
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NASA scientists have discovered Camp Century, a Cold War-era U.S. military base buried 100 feet under Greenland's ice, using advanced radar technology. Originally built in 1959 as part of Project Iceworm to house nuclear missiles, the base was abandoned in 1967 due to unstable ice conditions, leaving behind hazardous materials. The discovery highlights both historical intrigue and environmental concerns, as melting ice could expose radioactive waste. The site also provides valuable climate data from soil cores, revealing Greenland's ancient lush environment.

Topics:sciencescience-and-technology#cold-war#environmental-risks#greenland#nasa#project-iceworm#science-and-technology
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  1. NASA finds lost Cold War US military base buried under Greenland ice  Interesting Engineering
  2. New View of the “City Under the Ice”  nasa.gov
  3. Abandoned US Army 'city under the ice' imaged in serendipitous NASA find  The Register
  4. NASA radar picks up frozen, buried Cold War base Camp Century  Popular Science
  5. NASA Radar Reveals Cold War ‘City Under the Ice’  Gizmodo

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