The Melting Of This Alpine Glacier Exposed Something Surprising

Published on 06/03/2022
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Frozen But Alive

Not everything discovered in the ice by scientists is necessarily dead. This was also true for the next finding. Occasionally, these discoveries aren’t the product of frozen mishaps, but rather of natural environmental changes. Alligators, for example, can survive in subzero temperatures for a limited duration. On the other side, you and I will very certainly die of frostbite. This frozen state of temporary hibernation allows them to survive these volatile environments. We wish we could do the same.

Frozen But Alive

Frozen But Alive

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Is It A Plane?

It is also fairly uncommon to discover crashed technology in ice. Even when it does occur, it always comes as a complete surprise. This plane was supposed to be going to Anchorage, Alaska, but instead crashed into a glacier! It was stated that 11 crew members and 41 passengers were killed. Furthermore, because of the hazardous conditions, rescuers and police officials were unable to remove the wreckage. It took another 50 years for the glacier to melt sufficiently for a salvage mission to be launched.

Is It A Plane?

Is It A Plane?

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