JAKARTA, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Indonesia has deployed a total of 2.4 tonnes of dry ice over South Sumatra in a two-day weather modification operation aimed at dispersing thick haze caused by forest and land fires.
World : Indonesia Deploys 2.4 Tonnes Of Dry Ice In Trial To Disperse Haze Over South Sumatra
Indonesia, haze, dry ice, OMC, Asia-Pacific, BPNB
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Indonesia used 2.4 tonnes of dry ice in South Sumatra to disperse haze, improving airport visibility during a two-day operation.
- Indonesia tested dry ice to disperse haze caused by forest fires in South Sumatra.
- Visibility at Palembang airport improved from 1,000 to 3,000 meters during the operation.
- Further research is needed to confirm if dry ice caused the visibility improvement.
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Also reported by Malay Mail , New Straits Times
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