Global Connection丨Under Mount Everest, the ice cave at an altitude of 6100 meters is like this...
glacier
It is the annual rings of the earth, recording the mystery of time
Not only retains information on natural climate and environmental changes in history
It also records the impact of human activities on the climate and environment
It plays an extremely important role in the study of global climate change
In this "peak mission" Mount Everest scientific expedition
The Glacier and Pollutant Group led by Kang Shichang, a researcher at the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences
In the area above 6,350 meters above sea level on the East Rongbuk Glacier
Utilize advanced instruments
Exploring the microscopic world at the centimeter level or even invisible to the naked eye
Standing at the foot of Mount Everest for the first time since the age of 28
This year is the 11th time for Kang Shichang to come to Mount Everest for scientific research
"Mount Everest is the top of the world, and we can see the impact of global human activities on the Mount Everest region through the study of glacial changes and atmospheric pollutants."
Kang Shichang says
Studying glacier changes is shedding light on the impact of global warming
This is beneficial to global climate change governance and response
The group will depart from Everest Base Camp in batches from May 1st to 6th and return on May 9th
In addition to the accurate measurement of the 14.68 square kilometers of the East Rongbu Glacier
Also brought back a wealth of glacier footage