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Ice cave at Aiguille du Midi weakened by heatwave

The ice cave at Aiguille du Midi in the Mont-Blanc massif is threatened by extreme heat.

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Climbers have been instructed not to linger under the weakened vault due to accelerated melting.

A safety operation is scheduled for August 4th to prevent any collapse.

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Ce phénomène illustre l'impact concret du réchauffement climatique sur les écosystèmes alpins et les risques accrus pour les pratiquants de sports de montagne.

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