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flag Ice blocks Elbe River near Geesthacht, disrupting shipping despite icebreaker efforts.

flag Massive ice floes, some reaching 10 meters high, have blocked a stretch of Germany’s Elbe River near Geesthacht, disrupting shipping and prompting icebreaker operations. flag The buildup, caused by a cold snap that dropped temperatures to minus 15°C, has created a rare Arctic-like spectacle drawing crowds. flag While Hamburg’s port remains open due to ongoing icebreaker efforts, full navigation recovery is uncertain as river conditions and tidal forces complicate clearance. flag The event marks one of the largest ice accumulations on the Elbe in about a decade.

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