Melting glaciers in the Dolomites reveal First World War munitions

In Italy's Dolomites region, glaciers melting rapidly due to the effects of global warming have exposed numerous unexploded munitions from the First World War era. The Italian army's Julia Alpine Brigade, following search operations in the area, identified and neutralized 250 explosives.

The munitions, left over from the conflicts between the Austro-Hungarian army and Italian troops between 1915 and 1918, known as the 'White War', were spotted by hikers during the summer months. Following reports concentrated particularly in the Canal San Bovo area of the Primiero Valley, east of Trentino, the Italian army launched a large-scale operation.

Within the scope of the operation, a total of 250 explosives were destroyed, including 18 Italian-made 75mm artillery shells and 37 French-made Thevetot mortar shells. Professor Stefano Morosini from the University of Bergamo attributed the emergence of these dangerous remnants directly to the impact of global warming on glaciers.