Hunger Stones Exposed

The Elbe    (photo by che)

When rivers get dangerously high, flooding occurs.  But when rivers get dangerously low, hunger occurs.

Due to this summer’s extreme drought in Central Europe, “hunger stones” are appearing within the Elbe River.  These boulders, which are generally immersed in water, signal hard times ahead. 

One of them, considered to be “the oldest hydrological landmark in Central Europe,” has an ominous inscription which reads:  When you see me, cry.  This chiseled warning is currently quite visible.

Resources

https://www.sfgate.com/news/science/article/Drought-reveals-ancient-hunger-stones-in-13176811.php

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