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Ice blocks Elbe River near Geesthacht, disrupting shipping despite icebreaker efforts.
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.
The buildup, caused by a cold snap that dropped temperatures to minus 15°C, has created a rare Arctic-like spectacle drawing crowds.
While Hamburg’s port remains open due to ongoing icebreaker efforts, full navigation recovery is uncertain as river conditions and tidal forces complicate clearance.
The event marks one of the largest ice accumulations on the Elbe in about a decade.
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El hielo bloquea el río Elba cerca de Geesthacht, interrumpiendo el envío a pesar de los esfuerzos de los rompehielos.