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science-and-technology1 year ago

NASA Discovers Hidden Cold War Base Beneath Greenland Ice

NASA scientists accidentally discovered the remnants of "Camp Century," a Cold War-era U.S. military installation under Greenland's ice, originally part of the secretive Project Iceworm aimed at storing nuclear weapons. The discovery was made using advanced radar technology during a mission to study Greenland's ice sheets. Camp Century, abandoned in 1966, was intended to house a network of tunnels for launching nuclear missiles against the Soviet Union. The find offers new insights into Cold War military strategies and raises concerns about potential environmental impacts as the ice melts.

science-and-technology1 year ago

NASA Uncovers Hidden Cold War Base Beneath Greenland Ice

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.

science-and-technology1 year ago

NASA Radar Unveils Hidden Cold War Base Beneath Greenland Ice

NASA's recent survey of Greenland's ice sheets revealed Camp Century, a Cold War-era U.S. military base designed for a secret nuclear missile project called Project Iceworm. The base, abandoned in 1967, consisted of tunnels intended to house missiles aimed at the Soviet Union. The discovery highlights concerns about climate change, as melting ice threatens to expose buried contaminants. NASA plans to use the data to study ice sheet responses to climate change.