3. The Thule Incident: Radioactive Ruin
In 1968, a U.S. B-52 bomber carrying nuclear weapons crashed near Thule Air Base in Greenland, releasing radioactive debris across the ice. The subsequent cleanup exposed hundreds to radiation risks and left lasting environmental hazards. The incident remains a somber chapter in Greenland’s history, highlighting the intersection of military activities and environmental consequences. For more details, refer to the article on the Thule Air Base incident (bbc.com).
