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WWI Munitions Uncovered by Melting Glaciers in Italy's Dolomites

  • Italian army discovered over 250 unexploded World War I bombs in the Dolomites.
  • The bombs, including Italian artillery shells and French mortar bombs, were encased in ice for over 100 years.
  • A record-warm summer likely accelerated the melting of glaciers, leading to the discovery.
  • The Italian army's Julia unit removed and defused the explosives.
  • The discovery was made after hikers reported sightings of the munitions.
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