Alps
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Know truth behind 'Glacier Blood' and why is it key to understand climate change
offbeat | Jun 08, 2021, 09:03 PM ISTRecently, many people were shocked to see dark red blotches in the snow of Alps Glaciers in France that looked like blood. Scientists have now said that these red stains are known as, 'Glacier Blood'. Know why is it an important key to understand climate change.
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Ice turns pink in Italy's Alps mysteriously. Know why
Science | Jul 06, 2020, 09:44 AM ISTThe ice in Italy's Alps have mysteriously turned pink and the phenomenon has sparked a probe by the Italian scientists. According to reports, the mysterious appearance of pink glacial ice in the Alps is caused due to algae that accelerate the effect of climate change.
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From Gruyères to Montreux, Switzerland is too tempting to be ticked-off any touristy checklist
Travel | Jul 10, 2019, 05:27 PM ISTSwitzerland's beauty is steeped in history. The picturesque locales and the snow-capped mountains seem even more enticing when one is trying to escape the hot Indian summer. Here are some places you can visit when you plan a trip to Switzerland.
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Tourist escapes Alps avalanche
News | Mar 07, 2018, 10:33 AM IST