Vlog: A trip to do field observations on Mt. Qomolangma

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Vlog: A trip to do field observations on Mt. Qomolangma

STORY: Vlog: A trip to do field observations on Mt. Qomolangma DATELINE: May 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Voice of XU MIN, Researcher of the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences STORYLINE: What's it like to do field observations on Mt. Qomolangma? Follow Chinese researcher Xu Min on a trip to glacial lakes. Voice of XU MIN, Researcher of the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences: "The base camp is getting busy and lively. We'll discuss today's work plan. Get ready for today's field observations. What's your plan for today? I'll fly the drone. Today we're going to collect samples from three small glacial lakes. We're setting out in the morning. There is still frost on the windows. The car can only get us as far as the mountain pass, and then we'll hike. This is our new team member. How do you feel about our adaptability exercises today, Mr Che? This is my fir

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