Extreme Drought Reveals Historical 'Hunger Stones' Along European Rivers

Record-low water levels across the Elbe, Danube, and Rhine have exposed centuries-old "hunger stones," carved by past generations to mark severe droughts, highlighting the recurring impact of extreme dry conditions.

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«Wenn du mich siehst, dann weine» – Hungersteine faszinieren die Menschen seit langem

Frühere Generationen haben bei extremen Niedrigwasserständen die Jahreszahl in Flusssteine geritzt. In diesem trockenen Sommer sind solche Marken an der Elbe, der Donau und am Rhein wieder sichtbar geworden.

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Extreme Drought Reveals Historical 'Hunger Stones' Along European Rivers

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