In pictures: Drought exposes Word War II ships, strands boats as Europe’s river levels plunge
Summary
Europe is experiencing very low river levels due to drought and extreme heat this summer. This has uncovered World War II shipwrecks in the Danube River and left many boats stranded in rivers like the Rhine and Loire.Key Facts
- The Danube River’s water level has dropped so much that German World War II warship hulls are visible.
- An ancient mammoth’s remains were found near the Danube riverbed in Romania.
- Fishing boats have been stuck near the banks of the Rhine River in Germany because of low water.
- Parts of the Loire River in France are partially dry, exposing riverbed areas.
- The Romanian Navy used underwater explosives to remove rocks and improve water flow in the Danube.
- Low water levels are caused by a summer drought combined with extreme heat.
- Scientists link the drought to climate change, which increases the chance of such dry conditions in Europe.
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