China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 ploughs through belt of prevailing westerlies
Updated: November 26, 2023 19:42Xinhua
Wang Fa, a machinist, checks and tightens constraining gears aboard China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, on Nov. 26, 2023. Currently on an Antarctic expedition, the icebreaker, otherwise known as Snow Dragon 2, is ploughing through the belt of prevailing westerlies, nicknamed the "rolling forties," with its companion cargo vessel Tian Hui. [Photo/Xinhua]
Li Jingshi, a meteorological expert, illustrates weather conditions under westerlies aboard China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, on Nov. 23, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]
China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 and cargo vessel Tian Hui sail in the belt of prevailing westerlies on Nov. 25, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]
Chief Machinist Tang Jianguo checks equipment aboard China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, on Nov. 26, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]
This aerial photo shows China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 (front) and cargo vessel Tian Hui sailing in the belt of prevailing westerlies on Nov. 25, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]
