Discovery and Technology
's April 2024 flyover revealed , a buried Cold War-era U.S. military base in , using advanced UAVSAR radar technology, offering unprecedented detailed imagery of the site.
Camp Century, part of , was designed to test missile launch sites under the ice but was abandoned in 1967. The site now lies over 100 feet below the ice surface due to accumulation.
Environmental and Historical Implications
The discovery has sparked debates on managing Camp Century's hazardous waste, including radioactive and biological materials, amidst concerns of environmental impact due to climate change.
This find underscores the intersection of scientific research and military history, highlighting the potential risks of buried War relics and the importance of understanding ice sheet dynamics for future sea level rise projections.