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Photos Show Relics Unearthed by Europe's Dried Rivers
Business Insider • • world
Key Points:
- Severe heat and low rainfall have caused record-low water levels in Europe's Danube and Rhine rivers, revealing submerged relics and disrupting inland waterway transport.
- These rivers are vital for freight transport, with Germany and the Netherlands accounting for nearly 72% of the EU's inland waterway traffic in 2025.
- In Bulgaria, woolly mammoth remains have surfaced due to the drought, but exposure to air threatens their preservation, according to local museum experts.
- Low water levels have also exposed World War II shipwrecks and other historical artifacts, highlighting a rare positive amid the economic challenges.
- The drought is impacting Europe's economy, particularly Germany's GDP growth, and experts warn that climate change and human activity have worsened the situation, with dry conditions expected to continue into September.
