Aerial view of Greenland ice sheet with a marked location of the Cold War nuclear base

Cold War Nuclear Base in Greenland Reveals Ice-Free Summers 416,000 Years Ago

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A forgotten Cold War nuclear base buried under Greenland's ice has provided scientists with evidence that the area was once ice-free. The study indicates that about 416,000 years ago, summers in the region were approximately 4.7°C warmer, offering insights into Earth's past climate conditions.

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