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November 28, 2024 13:50
greenland - An old American military base has been uncovered in Greenland, raising questions about what other hidden secrets lie beneath the melting ice cap.
An old American military base has been discovered in Greenland, shedding light on previously hidden secrets beneath the melting ice cap. The base, which dates back decades or even millions of years, raises questions about what else could be concealed beneath the icy layers.
In 2019, former President Donald Trump expressed interest in purchasing Greenland, but not for the numerous airplane wrecks buried under the ice.
The discovery of six P-38 Lightning fighter planes and two B-17 Flying Fortress bombers stranded on Greenland's glaciers in 1942 sparked interest. The planes, part of the 'Lost Squadron', were unearthed years later due to snow and shifting ice caps.
Amidst the wreckage, a B-52G Stratofortress bomber crashed in 1968 with four nuclear bombs aboard, causing radioactivity in Greenland's Wolstenholme Fjord. Despite no nuclear explosion, the incident resulted in a clean-up mission to mitigate radioactive contamination.
In 2013, NASA unveiled a massive hidden canyon under Greenland's ice, longer than the Grand Canyon, indicating unexplored landscapes beneath the icy surface.
Explorations have revealed fossil remnants and lucrative mineral deposits, including nickel, copper, platinum, cobalt, vital for clean energy technologies. Greenland's mineral wealth, largely untouched due to ice cover, has attracted interest for mining opportunities.
As Greenland's ice retreats, its strategic importance grows, with vast gas and oil reserves potentially reducing EU reliance on China and Russia. Geopolitical interests in the Arctic are rising, with nations like Russia and China investing in icebreaker technology for Arctic exploitation.