Icebreaker Shirase arrives at Showa Base in Antarctica

Icebreaker Shirase arrives at Showa Base in Antarctica

SHOWA BASE, Antarctica - Japanese icebreaker Shirase sprays water as it plows through the Antarctic ice sheet near Japan's main Antarctic base, Showa Station, on Jan 10, 2010. The Shirase arrived at the Showa Station six days behind schedule as it encountered thick ice and snow. (Pool photo)

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