人気ツアーで観光客死亡 「氷の洞窟」崩落 夏開催に疑問の声

Tourists die on popular tour ’Ice Cave’ collapses Voices of doubt about holding summer.

Tourists die on popular tour ’Ice Cave’ collapses Voices of doubt about holding summer.

Iceland, an island nation in Northern Europe.

Iceland, an island nation in Northern Europe.
「火と氷の国」と呼ばれ、火山とともに各地に広がる氷河で知られています

It is known as the ”Land of Fire and Ice” and is known for its glaciers that spread throughout the country along with volcanoes.

It is known as the ”Land of Fire and Ice” and is known for its glaciers that spread throughout the country along with volcanoes.
その氷河を巡るツアーで事故は起きました

The accident occurred on the glacier tour.

The accident occurred on the glacier tour.
崩れてきた氷が直撃し、観光客1人が死亡、1人が大けがをしたのです

The crumbling ice hit, killing one tourist and seriously injuring one person.

The crumbling ice hit, killing one tourist and seriously injuring one person.
事故現場となった氷河には、絶景スポットとして人気の氷の洞窟があり、当日も23人が探検ツアーに参加していました

The glacier where the accident occurred had an ice cave, which is popular as a scenic spot, and 23 people participated in an exploration tour on the day.

The glacier where the accident occurred had an ice cave, which is popular as a scenic spot, and 23 people participated in an exploration tour on the day.
通常は冬の開催にもかかわらず、今回、氷が溶けやすい夏場に行われたことに疑問の声が上がっています

Despite the fact that it is usually held in winter, there are doubts about the fact that it was held in summer when ice melts easily this time.

Despite the fact that it is usually held in winter, there are doubts about the fact that it was held in summer when ice melts easily this time.
現地気象当局によると、アイスランドは他の地域の国と比べて3倍の速さで温暖化が進んでいるということです

According to local weather authorities, Iceland is experiencing warming three times faster than other countries.

According to local weather authorities, Iceland is experiencing warming three times faster than other countries.