Hot-air balloon released in Antarctica for air survey

Hot-air balloon released in Antarctica for air survey

SHOWA BASE, Antarctica - Japanese researchers release a hot-air balloon at Showa Base in Antarctica on Dec. 26 to survey the distribution of ozone layers and greenhouse gases in the stratosphere. (Pool photo)

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